Manager, Strategic Workforce Planning – People & Culture

Radio-Canada

. Operationalize and scale the organization’s workforce planning strategy .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic workforce planning, including the development of workforce forecasts and talent scenarios, while effectively leading and mentoring teams. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and analytics tools to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance organizational readiness.

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Strategic Workforce PlanningWorkforce AnalyticsHRIS/Analytics ToolsChange ManagementBilingual Proficiency (English and French)

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Hard Skills

Workforce Planning MethodologiesForecasting ModelsData SynthesisKPI MonitoringTalent Management Principles

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsStorytelling

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPower BIExcel

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentLabour Market TrendsEmployment LegislationUnionized Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operationalize and scale the organization’s workforce planning strategy
Oversee enterprise-wide workforce planning frameworks, tools, and methodologies
Lead complex business-unit workforce planning exercises and translate priorities into 1-to-3-year human capital requirements
Develop and maintain workforce forecasts, succession risk analyses, and talent scenarios
Standardize planning processes across business units
Direct workforce analytics and external labour market intelligence activities
Translate complex datasets into executive dashboards and strategic recommendations
Monitor technological disruptions and emerging skills trends
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of workforce planning specialists
Advise business leaders and HR Business Partners on workforce planning and talent strategy implementation
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Total Rewards teams
Embed Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility principles in workforce strategies
Lead workforce modernization change-management initiatives
Establish and monitor KPIs and report on organizational readiness
Build standardized workforce planning practices and improve visibility into workforce gaps and talent risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field
7–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with significant focus on strategic workforce planning, people analytics, or organizational effectiveness
Proven experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, with a track record of building teams and developing staff
Demonstrated success managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse senior-level stakeholders
Expertise in workforce planning methodologies, forecasting models, and HRIS/analytics tools such as Workday, Power BI, and Excel
Strong understanding of labour market trends, talent management principles, and employment legislation
Exceptional analytical skills to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative information
Strong change management, communication, and storytelling capabilities
Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with immediate operational execution
English and French language proficiency: advanced reading and speaking, intermediate writing
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may be required
Employees must adhere to the CBC/Radio-Canada Code of Conduct
Experience in unionized, public sector, media, or large complex organizations is considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity commitment
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
Employee Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest guidance
Full-time permanent employment