Senior Consultant, People & Change

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. The opportunity: As part of Advisory Services, we help clients discover new potential in their organizations. With the advantage of objectivity, and using data and analytics, we apply a range of market-tested approaches clients can use to build a solid platform for their business. Our professionals bring their industry experience, combined with strong technical, social, and analytical skills, to help clients move forward. In Ottawa, you will be a member of our Public Sector team, working with one of the largest and most important client sectors for KPMG. We serve all three levels of government and focus on every major policy sector including defence and security, education, social and human services, transportation and regulation. KPMG’s Advisory Services Practice in Ottawa focuses on enabling strategies and solutions that drive greater business performance. We provide organizations with insights and capabilities they need to balance the introduction of new, innovative solutions, disrupting their business and operating models, while continuing to maintain ongoing operations in line with cost and quality expectations. Our people, our service quality, and our dedication to serving public sector clients in our communities are what sets us apart. We are looking for professionals who can contribute to our clients and our team and who are passionate about being leaders and service to others. KPMG Ottawa is currently looking for a Senior Consultant to bring Organizational Design skills and experience as well as a broader consulting skill set, e.g. change management, Future of Work, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and a willingness and capability to work across a variety of services. What you will do Understand client issues, disaggregate business problems, develop hypotheses, conduct primary and secondary research and analysis, and develop valuable recommendations Lead with honesty, authenticity, and integrity in ambiguous situations that are challenging and interesting Rapidly become knowledgeable on the business concepts and issues which drive the client’s needs; Analyze client data in order to advise clients on insights and business opportunities based on evidence; Work collaboratively with client teams and help develop client capabilities; Contribute to all aspects of building a practice (e.g., business development, team culture, community engagement, etc. Seek to create an enviroment for clients and colleagues that is diverse, inclusive and innovative What you bring to the role Organization design, assessment of organizational models and job roles, organizational restructuring, classification and/or process improvement experience Public Sector experience, either working directly in Government or in a professional services firm supporting Public Sector clients Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to participate in presentations to all levels of organizations, both in person and remotely/virtually Proven relationship development and project management skills Interest in people-centric technology change that connects the front, middle, and back offices Capacity to participate across the full advisory consulting lifecycle including building new intellectual property and services, generating new business opportunities, managing the sales cycle, developing solid project plans / approaches, participating in / overseeing the delivery of engagements, providing feedback / guidance to team members, closing engagements according to risk guidelines Strategic, operational, social, and financial analysis acumen University Degree in a related discipline. This may include an undergraduate or graduate degree in Management/Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences, Industrial Relations, Public Administration You have experience in: At least 3 years of professional experience on projects that includes one or more of the following: Workforce planning Job analysis and classification Performance management and assessment planning Change impact assessments Future of Work (Hybrid Workforce/Workplace) Change Management, Training, and Communication Culture and Employee Experience (Recruiting, Retention, Rewards and Recognition) Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Belonging Keys to your success: Strong communication skills, both written and oral Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic Being proactive in determining priorities and managing multiple deadlines Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.