Organization Development Consultant – Intermediate Job Description Location: Ottawa, ON — National Capital RegionContract Duration: Approximately 400 working days over 2 yearsContract End Date: Approximately March 31, 2029Compensation: $65–$80/hourEmployment Type: Full time ContractLanguage: English and French — minimum CBC bilingual profileSecurity Clearance: Top Secret required, with eligibility for additional security access approvalsWork Arrangement: Primarily onsite at designated government facilities, with approved hybrid work where applicableTravel: May be required About the Opportunity TAG HR is seeking an experienced Organization Development Consultant (Intermediate) to provide strategic advisory services in workforce planning, organizational design, executive talent management, succession planning, and personnel governance. The successful consultant will support senior leadership in assessing organizational effectiveness, strengthening workforce management frameworks, and developing policies and strategies that support long-term organizational sustainability. Working with senior executives, workforce management stakeholders, and governance bodies, the consultant will provide evidence-based recommendations, prepare strategic documentation, and support the implementation of organizational and workforce modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities Executive Talent Management & Succession Planning Assess executive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce sustainability frameworks. Develop recommendations to strengthen succession planning, leadership development, and talent management. Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up of executive personnel management and succession boards. Prepare board documentation, reports, recommendations, notifications, and management action plans. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, directives, and governance documentation. Strategic Workforce Planning Conduct workforce analysis and planning activities aligned with strategic priorities and organizational modernization initiatives. Assess workforce capabilities, capacity, demographics, professional development requirements, and future staffing needs. Develop workforce modernization strategies and implementation recommendations. Evaluate workforce governance frameworks and recommend improvements to organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Support capability-based workforce planning and long-term workforce development. Organizational Design & Governance Conduct organizational reviews and assessments. Recommend improvements to organizational structures, governance frameworks, business processes, accountabilities, and competencies. Support organizational change initiatives, governance renewal, and implementation planning. Evaluate organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities for structural or operational improvements. Prepare organizational design recommendations and transformation assessments. Professional Development & Career Progression Assess professional development systems, competency frameworks, occupation management programs, and career progression models. Develop recommendations regarding workforce development, professionalization, leadership development, and career progression. Advise senior leadership on professional development initiatives and long-term workforce capability. Support the development of career pathways and workforce development strategies. Executive Advisory & Strategic Reporting Provide strategic advice, recommendations, briefings, reports, and decision-support products to senior executives and governance bodies. Prepare briefing notes, decision briefs, strategic assessments, governance documents, directives, and implementation plans. Develop management action plans and executive presentations. Support engagement with senior HR, workforce management, career management, and organizational stakeholders. Communicate complex workforce issues and recommendations clearly to executive-level decision-makers. Workforce Management & Governance Support Advise on recruitment,



employment, succession planning, training, professional development, competency management, and workforce sustainability. Review and assess personnel policies, professional development frameworks, and career management methodologies. Support the coordination and administration of executive boards, workforce governance forums, and strategic committees. Develop recommendations to modernize workforce management and improve long-term organizational capability. Key Deliverables The consultant may be responsible for producing: Talent Management & Succession Planning Reports: Assessments, succession planning recommendations, and management action plans. Policies & Governance Documentation: Updated policies, directives, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks. Strategic Workforce Planning Assessments: Workforce analysis reports, capability assessments, and modernization recommendations. Organizational Design Recommendations: Organizational reviews, structural assessments, governance recommendations, and change assessments. Professional Development Frameworks: Career progression recommendations, competency frameworks, and workforce development strategies. Executive Briefing Materials: Briefing notes, decision briefs, strategic assessments, and presentations. Governance Board Support: Board documentation, recommendations, terms of reference, and related decision-support materials. Implementation Plans: Strategic implementation recommendations, management action plans, and workforce transformation plans. Mandatory Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate the following experience and qualifications. MA1 – Corporate HR & Organizational Development A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate human resources, workforce planning, organizational development, or related personnel management functions. MA2 – Executive Succession Planning & Talent Management A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically related to executive succession planning, talent management, leadership development, or workforce governance initiatives. MA3 – Executive Advisory Experience Demonstrated experience providing advice, recommendations, and briefings to senior executive-level decision-makers responsible for workforce governance, talent management, organizational effectiveness, or human resource management. For this requirement, senior executive-level decision-makers include Directors, Directors General, executives, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Colonels, Flag Officers, General Officers, or equivalent positions. MA4 – Strategic Policies & Governance Documentation A minimum of 3 years of experience writing, reviewing, or editing strategic-level policies, directives, governance frameworks, implementation plans, executive reports, or decision-support documents. MA5 – Security Clearance A valid Top Secret security clearance by the required date, with eligibility to obtain any additional security access approvals identified in the contract requirements. MA6 – Bilingual Language Proficiency A minimum bilingual language profile of CBC in English and French. Candidates must be able to read and communicate orally and in writing in both official languages with minimal errors. Rated / Preferred Experience Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating additional experience in the following areas. P1 – Senior Corporate Human Resources Experience Extensive experience in senior corporate HR positions. Increasing responsibility for strategic workforce management, organizational effectiveness, and executive advisory services. P2 – Succession Planning, Talent Management & Leadership Development Designing, implementing, or managing executive succession planning systems.



Developing talent management frameworks, career development programs, or senior leadership development initiatives. P3 – Organizational Design & Workforce Transformation Conducting organizational reviews, workforce analysis, restructuring, or capability-based workforce planning. Leading organizational redesign, workforce modernization, governance renewal, or transformation initiatives affecting multiple organizational units. P4 – Military Personnel Management Experience applying or advising on military personnel management policies, workforce governance, succession planning, talent management, professional development systems, occupation management, or military career administration. P5 – Intelligence Workforce Management Experience supporting or advising on intelligence occupations, workforce employment models, training systems, competency management, professional development frameworks, or career progression pathways. P6 – Senior Personnel Governance & Board Experience Experience supporting, managing, advising, or participating in executive talent management boards, succession boards, workforce governance boards, career management boards, promotion boards, or equivalent forums. P7 – Enterprise-Level Workforce Advisory Experience Experience in a career management, branch advisory, or equivalent role responsible for enterprise-level workforce governance, talent management, occupation management, succession planning, or professional development. Technical & Professional Environment The role involves working with: Strategic human resources and personnel management. Workforce planning and organizational design. Executive succession planning and talent management. Leadership and professional development. Organizational governance and transformation. Policy and directive development. Executive briefings and decision-support documentation. Personnel management boards and governance committees. Workforce modernization and implementation planning. Government information systems and classified networks, as authorized. Work Environment & Contract Details Location: Ottawa, Ontario, within the National Capital Region. Primary Worksite: Designated government facilities, with onsite attendance required for many activities. Hybrid Work: May be permitted with approval for appropriate tasks. Contract Duration: Approximately 400 working days over 2 years. Anticipated End Date: March 31, 2029. Level of Effort: Full-time. Compensation: $65–$80/hour. Security: Top Secret clearance required, with eligibility for additional security access approvals. Language: English and French, minimum CBC profile. Travel: May be required, subject to authorization. Government-provided equipment and system access will be made available as required for approved work activities. Due to the classified nature of some activities, the consultant must comply with all applicable security, access, and information-handling requirements. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior HR, workforce strategy, or organizational development professional who can operate comfortably at the executive advisory level and translate complex workforce challenges into practical strategies and governance improvements. They will bring: Strong corporate HR and organizational development experience. Expertise in succession planning, executive talent management, and leadership development. Strategic workforce planning and organizational design capabilities. Experience advising senior executive-level decision-makers. Strong policy writing, governance, and strategic reporting skills. Knowledge of organizational transformation and workforce modernization. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Fluency in English and French at the required CBC profile. A valid Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for additional required access approvals. Candidates with experience in military personnel management, intelligence workforce development, career management, and executive governance boards are particularly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Organization Development Consultant - Intermediate (Ottawa)
🏢 TAG HR
📍 Ottawa