Senior Specialist, Workforce Capability (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Senior Specialist, Workforce Capability

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.  

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers:  Working Here - Bank of Canada

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What you will do

Help shape the workforce capabilities the Bank needs for the future. As Senior Specialist, Workforce Capability, you will lead high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives spanning organizational development, strategic workforce planning, competency enablement and workforce transformation. Working across Human Resources and with leaders throughout the Bank, you will turn emerging priorities—including artificial intelligence (AI), work redesign and new ways of working—into practical strategies, tools and experiences that strengthen organizational effectiveness and workforce readiness.

In addition:

• Lead enterprise workforce capability initiatives supporting priorities such as AI adoption, work redesign and new ways of working.
• Advance strategic workforce planning by identifying future needs, critical capabilities, talent risks and actions.
• Provide expert organizational development advice and facilitation by diagnosing needs, designing interventions and guiding complex discussions.
• Create and improve frameworks, tools and playbooks that help leaders assess challenges and act on insights.
• Embed the Bank’s competency framework across workforce, talent, learning, leadership and employee-development practices.
• Provide senior-level thought and project leadership, aligning stakeholders, managing risks and supporting adoption.

What you need to succeed

You have significant experience leading complex enterprise people, workforce or organizational transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption and evaluation. You bring broad HR expertise in organizational development, strategic workforce planning or helping leaders in role design, talent management, competency enablement or related disciplines, and can translate emerging business needs into practical, scalable workforce solutions.

You combine advanced consulting, diagnostic and facilitation skills with strategic thinking, business acumen and sound judgment. A strong communicator and project leader, you can synthesize information, guide decisions, align senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities and move confidently from concept to implementation.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with workforce analytics, scenario planning, organizational design or organizational change.
• Experience enabling or championing AI adoption, digital transformation or new ways of working.
• A relevant professional certification in organizational development, change management, human resources or project management.

Your education and experience

A university degree in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology, business administration or a related field. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in workforce capability, organizational development, strategic workforce planning, talent management, as a Human Resources Business Partner, or a related HR discipline.

Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required:  
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $126,765 to $149,135 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.