HR Strategic Business Advisor

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day. OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. What can I expect to do in this role? **What we are looking for**: OCWA is seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented, and client-focused professional who will contribute to a positive, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture. As a Strategic Business Advisor, you will manage the development, delivery and integration of several HR programs with the objective of promoting OCWA as an employer of choice in the industry. The primary focus of this role will be reviewing and enhancing OCWA's employer brand and revitalizing OCWA's recruitment and sourcing strategy. This will include a renewal of OCWA's youth initiatives (including co-op program) while further developing partnerships with postsecondary institutions. The Strategic Business Advisor will work collaboratively with the HR Team and leaders across OCWA to build relationships, establish program plans and goals and create measures of success. The SBA will also take a key leadership role on OCWA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and action plan. How do I qualify? Key Responsibilities Provides business assessment, advice and strategy development to assist clients in achieving their business goals including strategies to address systemic issues. Provides human resources operational/policy analysis, assessment and advice; develops, presents and promotes recommended strategies. Participates in the client business planning processes; assesses workforce and workplace implications including human capital needs to meet business priorities on short and long term trends. Works with HR colleagues and HR partners to deliver, develop and implement solutions to address client needs on a wide variety of issues. Issues may include talent acquisition and retention, workforce trends and adjustment needs; business continuity; health safety & wellness; service planning and education/training for senior executives on enterprise-wide initiatives. Responsible for the provision of strategic and tactical HR business advice, management services and supports to senior management) in the areas of business transformation, talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning and strategies, organizational capacity and engagement, organizational health, safety and wellness and labour relations. Leads HR projects, identifying resources, and preparing project/work plan outlining key activities, linkages and responsibilities and timeframes. Facilitates goal setting and establishes project reporting and evaluation mechanisms. Supports the delivery of integrated talent management and performance management programs. Works with clients to develop succession plans, identify and coordinate executive orientation/development programs; brokers talent searches; liaises with other HR providers of talent management services to obtain advice and information. Coordinates project reviews and conducts analysis of business processes, business requirements and any internal and external processes which impact on the operations being studied (e.g., capacity building; how to improve HR service to clients). Contracts with and manages external service providers to meet client deliverables, accessing vendor of record, coordinating consultant selection and advising on related costs. **How do I qualify**: Knowledge of HR Management principles, processes and practices gained through education or work experience. Experience in a HR Related role and ability to demonstrate consultative skills, client and relationship management, interpersonal and coaching skills Thorough working knowledge of concepts and methodologies to identify and guide direct intervention in organizational development and culture change, capacity identification and gap analysis, change management and labour rel