Advisor, HR Planning

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons Administration is seeking an Advisor, HR Planning within its Human Resources Services for a term through 2026-2027. You will lead research, analysis and planning activities to support HRS priorities and long-term objectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will assess interdependencies between initiatives, identify risks, and prepare action plans and recommendations to strengthen human resources planning and effectiveness. Bilingualism is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business administration or human resource management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.
• Knowledge of business planning processes.
• Experience developing communications, reports, presentations, and briefing materials for diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience building effective relationships with managers, directors and stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Experience coordinating projects that involve interdependencies and stakeholder input.
• Experience planning and leading employee engagement activities and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic expertise to advance HRS priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead research, analysis and planning activities supporting HRS priorities and engagement plans.
• Assess interdependencies between HRS initiatives and House priorities; identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop action plans and recommendations to strengthen HRS effectiveness.
• Coordinate stakeholder input and ensure diverse perspectives are considered.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to support organizational initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

HR planning

Employee engagement

Education

Post-secondary degree in business administration or human resource management or related field

Job description

• Language Requirements: Bilingual (English and French)
• Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-18
• Outcome: Fixed Term
• Rate of Pay ($): 77 436 - 97 979
• Classification: ADG-E

Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The House of Commons’ Human Resources Services is currently looking to staff the Advisor, HR Planning position for a term opportunity through the end of the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

This professional development opportunity is restricted to employees of Human Resources Services.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, HRS Strategy Planning and Execution, you will provide strategic expertise to advance HRS business priorities and strengthen human resources planning. In this role, you will lead research, analysis and planning activities that support HRS priorities, engagement plan and long-term objectives. You will assess the interdependencies between HRS initiatives and House of Commons priorities, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to the development of action plans and recommendations that support Human Resources Services effectiveness.

Top Reasons to Join the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of HRS by applying your expertise to initiatives that support our people across HRS and advance organizational priorities. With HRS as both your client and partner, you will gain a holistic understanding of the services offered across the House and HRS, build connections across HR teams, and work collaboratively to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. By bringing fresh perspectives and valuable insights, you will help shape HRS.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in business administration or human resource management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related experience;
• Knowledge of business planning processes.

Experiences:

• Experience developing communications, reports, presentations, and briefing materials for diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders, by synthesizing information from multiple sources into clear, concise, and relevant information;
• Experience building effective relationships with managers, directors, and stakeholders to provide advice, influence outcomes, and support the successful delivery of organizational initiatives, while ensuring diverse perspectives and operational requirements are considered;
• Experience coordinating projects or processes that involve identifying interdependencies, facilitating information sharing, coordinating stakeholder input, and aligning activities and initiatives;
• Experience planning and leading employee engagement activities, including consultations, surveys, and feedback sessions to understand employee priorities and support continuous improvement;
• Experience working in a complex organization, preferably in a human resources or corporate services environment.

Assets:

Experience facilitating or presenting at stakeholder engagement sessions, workshops, town halls, or other large-group events.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [e-mail] .

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is CBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.