City : Toronto

Category : Human Resources

Industry : Government

Employer : City of Toronto

• Job ID: 52299
• Job Category: Human Resources
• Division & Section: People & Equity, People Experience
• Work Location: METRO HALL
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time,
• Salary: $102,155-$135,815
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week 
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1 
• Posting Period: 29-Nov-2024 to 18-Dec-2024

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024, the City of Toronto promotes professional development and is committed to providing opportunities to lead, learn and grow. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

Toronto is home to more than 3 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. In a workplace where growth is fostered and diversity is celebrated, a team of approximately 35,000 employees is the driving force behind the City of Toronto’s ability to provide programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors to this community.

Opportunity Awaits You

Are you passionate about fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes leadership growth and development? Are you energized by creating innovative programs that support individuals in realizing their potential?  Reporting to the Manager, Talent & Leadership, the Senior Consultant will play a key role in designing and executing enterprise-wide strategies and processes for talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, expertise in design and facilitation, and a passion for developing leaders.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Manager, Talent & Leadership, you will:

• Support the design, facilitation, and execution of talent review processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and workforce planning needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and prepare high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Partner with leaders to create actionable succession plans.
• Design and deliver innovative leadership development programs tailored to the needs of emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Manage complex talent management initiatives from inception to completion, including developing recommendations, implementing solutions, and ensuring quality in service delivery and alignment with business priorities.
• Design and lead engaging workshops and sessions for leaders and teams, fostering engagement, collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations on talent strategies to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Champion a service-oriented approach to all aspects of work ensuring initiatives and programs meet client expectations and internal People & Equity partners are set up for success.
• Drive success through high-quality program management planning including but not limited to the creation of communication plans, tailored leader and employee tools and resources, and clear program rollout packages.
• Stay current on leading industry practices.
• Lead various special projects related to the evolution and elevation of talent programs.
• Build relationships across the organization to understand business needs, pain points, and practical solutions as it relates to talent and leadership.
• Collect and analyze data: track and report on key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement and effective outcomes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Toronto Public Service mission and values. Act professionally and ethically at all times and demonstrate political impartiality.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, human rights, accessibility, and equity.
• Recognize and leverage individual and team differences as sources of strength, innovation, ideas, and insights.
• Work equitably with persons of all races, nationalities, cultures, ages, abilities, genders, creeds, and sexual orientation and enables them to maximize their potential and contributions.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Considerable experience in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully managing multiple, complex initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to ask good questions, listen well, and communicate concisely.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong presentation and design skills: ability to take complex information and distill it into a logical, clear, and engaging format.
• Certification in adult education and/or leadership assessment tools (e.g., Hogan, Korn Ferry, MBTI) is a plus.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.