People Consulting - Workforce Advisory (WFA) - Senior - Vancouver

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

As part of EY’s focus on the people agenda of organizations and change initiatives, our People Consulting professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change. This may include the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment and development, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant for our Workforce Advisory (WFA) group within our People Consulting practice. In joining our team, you will gain valuable experience and a wealth of knowledge by working across various capabilities, service offerings and industries. Working in multidisciplinary teams, and directly with leaders of major organizations, you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce, and evolving business landscape. Whether your passion is devising and driving large-scale transformations or enabling technology or other program implementations, you will find an environment that is innovative, cultivates purpose, and thrives on collaboration. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with a diverse range of leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Support delivery of solutions across EY’s Workforce Advisory service offerings, including operating model design, organization design, change management, learning and development, leadership development, culture transformation and DEI, strategic workforce planning, HR transactions and talent assessments and strategies, ensuring high-quality outcomes within expected timeframes.
• Lead self and/or junior team members to develop high-quality deliverables, demonstrating critical thinking, storytelling, attention to detail, and ability to convey key messages effectively to various audiences (including executives) through slideshow presentations and other collaboration tools (e.g. Miro).
• Drive project management activities for the engagement team, ensuring that meetings are scheduled, meeting minutes captured, and actions tracked.
• Write clear, effective communications tailored to the client/audience with support from project lead.
• Build strong relationships with client, project team and internal EY team.

Business Development

• Lead development of proposal sections, tailoring language and services to the client context.
• Proactively support on-selling, through excellent delivery, on-going relationships with clients and shaping next steps or future work. 
• Support with generating new business opportunities by understanding EY’s service offerings and contributing to on-sell and expansion conversations.

Practice Development

• Support and contribute to practice and service offering development efforts and/or initiatives with guidance and mentorship from more senior team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance project delivery with contributions to practice development and service offering efforts.
• Bring relevant learnings to team conversations, ensuring innovation and leading practice are at the forefront of our solutions.
• Understand the WFA practice strategy and its integration with EY’s broader operating model.

People Leadership and Teaming

• Actively contribute to a positive team culture, leading by example and fostering collaboration and open communication.
• Work collaboratively with WFA team and other EY service lines.
• Engage in learning activities throughout the year, ensuring minimum learning requirements are met and learning goals achieved.
• Seek feedback from more junior team members, peers, and above for self-improvement and skills enhancement and act on development feedback to improve performance.
• Engage in mentorship activities - providing constructive feedback to peers and junior staff, aiding in their professional development and sharing expertise / experiences with team members.

Technical skills for success:

• Basic knowledge and familiarity of one of our WFA offerings, including change management, operating model design, organization design, learning and development, culture transformation and DEI, strategic workforce planning, and talent optimization.
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project) to create documents, analyze data, develop presentations, and manage communications effectively.   Proficient with other tools such as Power BI, and Smartsheet.
• Proficient in analyzing data and using visualization tools to present insights and support decision-making.

Leadership & business skills for success:    

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills; can manage multiple competing deadlines and multi-task across project delivery, business development, practice development and leadership/teaming.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with ability to facilitate sessions and have a high level of emotional intelligence.
• A strong work ethic, high levels of motivation, proactivity and a growth mindset.
• Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges and work in ambiguity
• Enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor peers and junior staff members to achieve intended outcomes in a timely manner.
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in English is required.
  Flexibility and ability to travel. 

To qualify for the role, you must have:  

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3-5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 2-4 years of related work experience.
• Preferably, professional service experience, with a global management consultancy firm, or niche consultancy in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Change Management, Organizational Design, Organizational/ Operating Model Design, Culture Change & DEI, Workforce. Planning, Talent Strategy.
• Project management experience 
• A primary degree and relevant post-graduate qualification (preferred).
• PROSCI or other industry standard Change Management Certification considered an asset.
• The willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $88,000 to $132,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.  

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