HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Senior Advisor, People Analytics and Business Renewal Strategies

Directorate: Human Resources

Classification: SEN 9: $96,881 - $122,586

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution. 

How will you contribute?

Are you a strategic thinker who is passionate about driving innovation in Human Resources? We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Advisor to continue to inform and shape the future of our Human Resources organization. In this high-impact role, you will play a key part in achieving our strategic objectives by leading cross-functional initiatives that modernize business practices and processes, optimize performance, build engagement, and strengthen our analytics capabilities.

The Senior Advisor, Human Resources People Analytics and Business Renewal Strategies provides a strategic focal point within the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), in advancing the human resources agenda and ensure the continued alignment with organizational strategic and business objectives; all the while reinforcing HR’s role as a valued partner. The incumbent is responsible for delivering a tactical role in support of strategic objectives. On behalf of the CHRO they will lead directorate-wide planning, the development and coordination of objectives, project plans and major change initiatives that may have high-visibility and are critical to achieving identified priorities. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with other members of the Human Resources team and Information Technology specialists. They will lead meaningful business transformation and business process renewal efforts. 

The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator, has the ability to bring people together and will leverage critical thinking to create a lasting, organization-wide impact. They will shape the story of our team and build on our commitments to all who make up this great institution.

Apply today, and make your mark—lead with purpose, data, and people in mind!

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Human Resources Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience;
• Minimum of (3) three years’ experience advising stakeholders on specialized business systems aimed at modernization and business renewal initiatives;
• Strong relationship building skills important to leading strategic planning and objective setting;
• An excellent communicator, both written and oral, with significant experience in developing and establishing a data analytics capacity in support of modern HR management;
• Experience using key performance indicators, workforce metrics, surveys results to provide HR insights, identify trends and advance recommendations to senior level and executive stakeholders;
• Experience conducting the technical research and data analysis needed to effectively develop customized reports to assist managers in planning, long term strategy and decision-making;
• Experience consulting partners and key collaborators and stakeholders in developing the IT infrastructure required to support advanced data analytics requirements;
• Experience coordinating the long-term design, enhancements and development of business systems while applying project management principles;
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and demonstrated initiative;
• Significant knowledge and understanding of core HR functions and experience advancing objectives based on strong HR principles, policies, processes, and best practices;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively promote strategies, policies and programs;
• Experience working with analytics platforms (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and HRIS/ATS data sources to build dashboards and automate insights.

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: C

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: C

French Reading Comprehension: C

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Judgment
Teamwork and cooperation
Systems Thinking
Adaptability

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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