Supervisor of Workforce Planning

Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS enrollment

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

City of Cambridge is seeking an innovative and strategic human resources professional to join the team as Supervisor of Workforce Planning. This leadership role focuses on building a sustainable workforce to meet evolving service needs and ensure residents receive excellent public service.

You will lead workforce planning, supervise the Talent Acquisition Advisor staff, and partner with leaders to align organization structure, recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs with the City’s

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, business, public administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years supervising staff and leading organizational initiatives.
• Significant experience in workforce planning, recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR leadership.
• Ability to advise departments on organizational structure reviews, restructures, reporting changes, and realignments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• A valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Supervise Talent Acquisition Advisor staff.
• Develop strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
• Provide consultation to leaders on workforce and staffing matters.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and selection processes with effective pre-screening.
• Analyze workforce data and labour market trends to support decisions.
• Maintain talent pipelines and support critical workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and collective agreements.
• Develop and improve workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs.
• Represent the City at recruitment and community outreach events.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, customer-focused team environment.
• Collaborate with HR staff on broader employee relations and OD initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Team supervision

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Job description

The City of Cambridge operates with values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness, and Service, driven by its vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. We are seeking an innovative and strategic human resources professional to join our team as Supervisor of Workforce Planning.

This leadership role is crucial for building a sustainable workforce that meets our community's evolving service needs, ensuring the City continues to thrive for its residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Supervise Talent Acquisition Advisor staff.
• Develop strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
• Provide consultation and advice to leaders on workforce and staffing matters.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and selection processes, applying effective pre-screening criteria and assessment tools.
• Analyze workforce data and labour market trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain talent pipelines and support critical workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and collective agreements.
• Develop and improve workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs.
• Represent the City at recruitment and community outreach events.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused team environment.
• Collaborate with Human Resources staff on broader employee relations, organizational development, and strategic human resources initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience supervising staff and leading organizational initiatives.
• Significant experience in workforce planning, recruitment, talent acquisition, and human resources leadership.
• Proven ability to advise departments on organizational structure reviews, restructures, reporting relationship changes, and position realignments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• A valid G driver's license.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to shape the City's future workforce strategy.
• Meaningful work supporting public service excellence.
• Collaborative and progressive Human Resources team environment.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Enrollment in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Join the City of Cambridge and contribute to a vibrant, prosperous community.