Resource Management Senior Associate (Assurance)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Resource Management Senior Associate to join its Assurance team in Toronto. This role involves managing staffing requirements, maximizing resource utilization, and ensuring effective project staffing. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. A comprehensive compensation package includes competitive salary, medical coverage, and flexible working options. Apply today to shape your future with confidence.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Great vacation policy

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Partners and Managers to discuss staffing requirements.
• Maximize utilization by reallocating resources.
• Focus on matching engagement needs with skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client service focused

Analytical skills

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Resource Management Senior Associate (Assurance)

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jan 8, 2026

Requisition ID: 1673576

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The opportunity

The Resource Management Senior Associate is a member of the Canada Assurance Resource Management Team, contributing to the goals of effective deployment of our practitioners and comprehensive project staffing for delivery of our engagements in the London, Waterloo, and Ottawa offices.

Your key responsibilities

• Meet with Partners, Senior Managers and Managers regularly to discuss staffing requirements for their clients, and to gain an understanding of specific engagement needs and deadlines, presenting recommendations for such requirements
• Maximize utilization by identifying imbalances, negotiating and reallocating resources to address the issues
• Prioritize staffing decisions based on engagement risk, skills, timing, continuity and geographic considerations
• Focuses on matching engagement needs with required skills, development opportunities and engagement risk; meets with client-serving professionals to discuss development needs and identify engagement and learning opportunities as appropriate
• Manage staffing conflicts with all relevant parties, providing alternative staffing recommendations and escalating issues as appropriate
• Communicate regularly with RM team and/or engagement managers on the status of staffing requirements
• Audit Retain regularly for accuracy
• Monitor unassigned resources, act as point of contact for unassigned staff, identify assignments for same
• Assist with annual planning process - incl. data input to planning tool as directed by EM team leaders
• Liaising with other groups as needed – Learning, Campus, HR
• Provide review and analysis of reporting on a weekly basis to line partners and market leaders, bringing to attention any inconsistencies or areas for concern
• Assist leadership with the regular controls analysis and documentation of excessive hours and documentation of progress with staffing concerns
• Work with peers across the Canadian Assurance RM team to share resources and leading practices
• Contribute to Experience Management priorities; task forces; and/or projects

What we look for

• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
• Ability to problem solve
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, including knowing when to elevate
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
• Client service focused
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to demonstrate strong organization skills
• Ability to demonstrate working high volume coordination activities

Ideally you will also have

• Post Secondary Education
• Experience in a professional services firm and/or consulting firm

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer you

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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $ 65,600 - $ 98,400

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