Consultant, Organization Design and Job Evaluation

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Organization Design/Job Evaluation Consultant to deliver strategic HR services. You'll partner with HR teams to tackle organization design challenges, utilizing strong analysis and communication skills. The role requires a university degree in HR or related fields, along with significant HR experience, particularly in job evaluation processes. The position is based in Ottawa and offers a competitive salary with a focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related HR experience with at least 2 years in job evaluation.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on organizational design and job evaluation.
• Analyze organization design issues and develop actionable recommendations.
• Lead job evaluation committee meetings and facilitate discussions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

4 year university degree in human resources management

BA in related field

Tools

HRIS systems (SAP/Peoplesoft)

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 17547
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Human Resources Services
Branch:HR Business Services Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $81,359.46 - $102,891.88 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close:11/06/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Business Services Branch operates as an internal consulting practice, working closely with business leaders and managers to support business strategy and sustained performance. As the primary contact to the client group, each unit provides proactive, strategic and operational advice to managers and staff in the following areas: business people strategy and analytics, business workforce planning and implementation, organizational design and job evaluation, talent acquisition, performance management, workplace safety, organizational health, disability management, accommodations and WSIB.

You will address our department leaders' organization design and job evaluation needs and play a pivotal role in supporting organization design and job evaluation projects across the City and/or specific departments, including: analyzing organization design issues, assembling research and insights, developing actionable recommendations and preparing presentations and documents.

As a respected Organization Design/Job Evaluation Consultant, you are well positioned as a professional who has strong business acumen, analysis, communications and stakeholder management skills. Your primary accountabilities include:

• Partner with HR Consultants and Managers to proactively solution job evaluation opportunities
• Provide guidance and advice to Managers on organizational design issues to improve organizational effectiveness and to enable the achievement of goals and objectives
• Provide consulting advice on City practices and industry trends related to organization design and job evaluation
• Always lead with organizational analytics to identify structural and organizational systemic issues and opportunities
• Perform analysis and share insights related to organization design, spans and layers, and related activities
• Serve as chair and voting member or technical advisor on management and joint union-management job evaluation committees
• Develop generic job profiles by gathering, reviewing and analyzing content to ensure it reflects the position's overall purpose and major responsibilities
• Package and present meaningful data and/or research into the development of job evaluation recommendations
• Participate in the review and design of job evaluation systems that comply with Pay Equity legislation, and reflect the culture and values of the City of Ottawa.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in human resources management, labour relations, business or public administration, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of related experience working in a human resources environment with at least 2 years of experience specifically in the field of job evaluation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is desirable KNOWLEDGE

• Job evaluation and organizational design principles, concepts, policies, practices and techniques
• Pay Equity legislation and Employment Standards
• Human resources management policies, programs and practices related to labour relations, recruitment and staffing, compensation, organization design, and salary administration
• HRIS systems, preferably SAP and/or Peoplesoft
• Human resource management practices in an unionized work environment
• Organizational design principles and practices
• Compensation principles and practices
• Negotiation techniques and practices
• MS Office, HR systems
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, integrity, dependability and sound judgement
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results
• Is self-motivated
• Is able to multi-task under stressful conditions
• Detail oriented
• Willing to participate on and lead a team
• Understand and consistently apply a range of job evaluation plans, including point factor rating plan
• Identify, design and make recommendations on job design and organizational structures
• Operate within a complex unionized environment
• Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to all levels within the corporation, as well as with representatives from external organizations
• Chair job evaluation committee meetings and facilitate group discussion
• Plan, prioritize and carry out assignments and competing demands within tight timeframes
• Bring excellence to internal or external clients by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs
• Design and deliver professional presentations and training
• Consult, provide advice, and deliver services that are adapted to corporate needs and business environments
• Create and maintain a positive rapport and partnerships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Conduct external and internal research, analyze results, present findings and make recommendations for senior management’s consideration
• Adapt to changing environments, open to new ideas and approaches, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Analyze complex information, define and solve problems and make independent decisions that achieve optimal results
• Interpret policies and procedures accurately and consistently and provide advice to managers
• Must be able to travel to work locations as required by the job

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].