Job OverviewSenior Strategic Resource Advisor – responsible for leading IT workforce planning and resourcing by integrating demand forecasting, supply/demand tracking, Service Now resource management, and the skills framework, while partnering with HR and business stakeholders to provide governance‑aligned, data‑driven recommendations that optimize staffing for current operations and new technology initiatives.Employment type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Oshawa, ONShift: DaysTravel: 10%Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $117,000.00 per yearKey AccountabilitiesPartner with IT leadership and HR to deliver workforce planning, demand forecasting, and transition planning aligned with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.Coordinate IT‑wide staffing solutions by integrating planning inputs, monitoring supply vs. demand, and recommending actions to optimize resourcing for steady‑state operations and current technology initiatives.Evaluate workforce utilization and operational performance to identify gaps and recommend improvements to staffing levels, delivery models, standards, and resourcing processes.Leverage Service Now and SPM module to support resource planning workflows, maintain reliable resource data, and produce actionable insights for staffing decisions and reporting.Create and sustain a skills framework within an IT project environment, including prototyping skills profiles across DTS resources and establishing governance for ongoing upkeep.Support iterative refinement of skills profiles and competency requirements based on organizational needs, project demand signals, and operational feedback.Work closely with HR, Resource Planning teams,



and business units to align IT staffing strategies; develop presentations and workforce insights for ELT/Board discussions; respond to staffing andunion‑related inquiries with data‑driven analysis.Ensure practices comply with internal governance and regulatory frameworks; contribute to standards/procedure updates; identify and implement continuous improvements to workforce planning, skills management, and resourcing practices.QualificationsPost‑secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Operations Management, Data/Business Analytics or a related field.Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in IT workforce planning, resource/staffing management, capacity/demand planning, or IT workforce analytics in a mid‑to‑large, matrixed organization.At least 2 years of hands‑on experience supporting enterprise resource planning workflows and reporting (e.G., Service Now SPM or an equivalent PPM/SPM platform) and partnering with HR and senior IT leaders on staffing decisions.Demonstrated experience partnering with IT leadership and HR to deliver workforce planning, demand forecasting, and transition planning aligned to organizational goals and technology roadmaps.Proven ability to coordinate IT‑wide staffing/resourcing,



integrating multiple planning inputs, managing supply vs. demand, and recommending optimization actions across steady‑state and project‑based work.Strong analytical capability to assess workforce utilization and operational performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to staffing levels, delivery models, standards, and resourcing processes.Hands‑on proficiency with Service Now (SPM module preferred) or comparable resource/portfolio tools to support planning workflows, maintain accurate resource data, and produce actionable reporting and insights.Experience designing and sustaining a skills framework in an IT project environment, including building/prototyping skills profiles across technical resources and establishing governance for ongoing maintenance.Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including developing executive‑level presentations (ELT/Board), responding to staffing/union‑related inquiries with data‑driven insights, and ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement.Equal Chance and AccommodationsOPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We encourage applicants from equity‑seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). This initiative may give priority to qualified persons who self‑identify as part of equity‑seeking groups in the application process. OPG is committed to employment equity and welcomes all qualified candidates. For accommodation during the selection process, please contact our recruitment team.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sr Strategic Resource Advisor (Oshawa) - $73,000 - $117,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 OPG
📍 Winnipeg