Do you want to put your expertise in workforce planning and capacity management to work to support large-scale transformations at Desjardins? Do you know how to read and interpret management data to draw findings, prepare scenarios and make recommendations? If so, this position is for you! The Change Management Centre of Excellence supports Desjardins Group’s transformations by assigning change management advisors to projects, programs and business units. Its capacity to meet demand is based on the alignment between portfolio needs and resource availability, skills and allocation. Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Execution Performance, you develop an integrated, forward-looking view of resource demand, capacity and allocation. You analyze and interpret management data to anticipate capacity gaps and inform allocation, prioritization and staffing decisions. You also contribute to the ongoing development of Synergy, the centre’s SharePoint tool, so that it becomes the authoritative source for resource and capacity data. You will help the centre of excellence anticipate its staffing needs, optimize the use of its resources, objectively assess gaps between demand and capacity, and make better-informed assignment and staffing decisions, while supporting the development and balance of its teams. More specifically, you will be required to:

Develop and maintain a forward-looking view of workforce capacity by portfolio, level and skill

Consolidate current and projected demand and translate it into resource needs

Model capacity and develop scenarios to anticipate gaps, overloads and bottlenecks

Support decisions regarding the allocation, rebalancing and prioritization of the project portfolio

Produce analyses and recommendations for the manager and management committee





Provide functional leadership in the ongoing development of the Synergy tool with respect to resources, projects, assignments and availability

Establish governance and quality mechanisms for capacity data

Simplify planning and reporting mechanisms

Provide guidance to the data analyst and support the development of their expertise.

What we offer*

Market-competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, business intelligence, human resources management, industrial engineering, project management or a related field

A minimum of six years of relevant experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Demonstrated experience in demand, capacity and allocation modelling

Experience interpreting management data and developing scenarios and recommendations for management

Experience communicating analytical requirements to data specialists





Experience in the ongoing development of a management tool or data centralization platform

Experience working in a complex, cross-functional, matrix-based environment

Experience using and interpreting management dashboards, including in PowerBI

Experience assessing the quality, consistency and limitations of the data used

Significant experience in capacity management, workforce planning, portfolio management or operational planning

Knowledge of French is required

Proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of management data

Proficiency in the definition and interpretation of capacity indicators

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of SharePoint and the Microsoft365 ecosystem

Knowledge of the principles of data governance, quality and traceability

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Courage, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)
Job Family
Administration (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-10-20

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📌 Senior Advisor, Workforce Capacity Management (Quebec City)
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