Workforce Planning Manager

FortisBC; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FortisBC in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Workforce Planning Manager to lead a team of analysts in forecasting labour needs for over 200 customer service representatives and to support scheduling strategies across the organization. You will drive accurate forecasting models to ensure world-class service for more than 1.2 million customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or substantial equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or data analytics or 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a unionized or regulatory environment is an asset.
• Working knowledge of workforce management systems.
• Exceptional reporting and analytical skills with expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• An excellent collaborator who’s detail-oriented and solutions-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily, monthly, and annual service levels of the contact centres by analyzing the support needed to support peak and high call volume times.
• Deliver effective short-term forecasts and scheduling needs to ensure our customers continue to receive exceptional and consistent customer service.
• Optimize internal processes and utilize reporting to achieve the highest level of performance to meet departmental goals.
• Provide recommendations on best practices to enhance workforce planning activities to achieve the department’s short and long-term success.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Workforce Planning Manager

Location: Burnaby, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $102,600.00to $120,600.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You’re a reporting mastermind with a natural talent for analyzing labour scheduling requirements to maximize the skills of any workforce. You’re an exceptional leader well-versed in workforce management who can leverage information to accurately forecast labour models to support scheduling strategies to achieve strategic objectives.

As our Workforce Planning Manager, you’ll put your expertise to work and lead a team of analysts to provide effective labour recommendations for more than 200 customer service representatives, who are crucial to supporting our more than 1.2 million customers. Through accurate and consistent forecasting models, you’ll continuously provide solutions to ensure our workforce is scheduled appropriately to provide the world-class service our customers expect and deserve.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the daily, monthly, and annual service levels of the contact centres by analyzing the support needed to support peak and high call volume times.
• Deliver effective short-term forecasts and scheduling needs to ensure our customers continue to receive exceptional and consistent customer service.
• Optimize internal processes and utilize reporting to achieve the highest level of performance to meet departmental goals.
• Provide recommendations on best practices to enhance workforce planning activities to achieve the department’s short and long-term success.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or data analytics or 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a unionized or regulatory environment is an asset.
• Working knowledge of workforce management systems.
• Exceptional reporting and analytical skills with expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• An excellent collaborator who’s detail-oriented and solutions-driven.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .