Resourcing and Deployment Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Resourcing and Deployment Senior Associate for Assurance. You'll utilize technology and strategic planning to align client service staff with firm priorities, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are bilingual and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Resource Management.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and oversee resource allocation.
• Collaborate to share best practices and improve processes.
• Analyze productivity reports and develop improvement plans.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

TalentLink Staffing & Deployment

Job description

A career in Resourcing and Deployment within Internal Firm Services offers the opportunity to work in cross-line staffing, helping our network become more agile in dynamic markets. You will focus on ensuring the right resources with suitable skills are available for projects, managing education, planning, and skills development. Our team maximizes resource sharing and enables PwC delivery through staffing, forecasting, utilization, and workload management, considering development and diversity initiatives.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

As a Resourcing and Deployment Senior Associate for Assurance, you will be part of a team solving business issues, delivering high-quality client service, and improving operations. Responsibilities include:

1. Strategically plan and oversee the allocation of Client Service Staff (CSS) to align with firm priorities, meet business metrics, resolve unassigned clients, and manage reallocations for new joiners/leavers.
2. Utilize continuous planning and scheduling to meet utilization targets, focusing on staff leverage and peak season metrics.
3. Gather information on staff career goals, strengths, and opportunities to match staff with appropriate client engagements, via Partners and Managers coaching.
4. Collaborate with RM professionals to share best practices, improve processes, facilitate staff borrowing/lending, and participate in technology enhancement initiatives.
5. Build relationships within the line of service to establish trust and promote resource sharing across regions.
6. Analyze productivity reports and business needs to develop workload balancing and utilization improvement plans, aligning staff interests with firm needs.
7. Review financial results monthly, partnering with leadership to recommend operational solutions on utilization, chargeability, and headcount.
8. Develop expertise in RM technology, especially TalentLink Staffing & Deployment, to support planning, forecasting, reporting, training, and technological enhancements.
9. Ensure staff assignments meet quality standards (QMSE).

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Understanding of Resource Management and its link to business strategy.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, understanding staffing impacts.
• Experience analyzing data and making recommendations.
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal oversight.
• Professional interaction with Partners and staff, respecting confidentiality, leading with empathy.
• High professionalism, integrity, tact, and motivation.
• Ability to manage complex projects and adapt under tight deadlines.
• Agility in following and adapting processes.
• Fluency in English and French to support English-speaking clients and colleagues.

Why you’ll love PwC

We empower our people to change the world. Using the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping clients build trust and achieve outcomes. Our environment supports your career growth with competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility. Learn more at https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc.

We acknowledge that we work on the lands of Indigenous Peoples and commit to allyship and reconciliation. Our community values inclusivity and equity, reflecting society’s diversity. We provide accommodations during the application and employment process; please inform us if needed.