Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for job evaluation (classification)? The City of Edmonton is looking for a Position Evaluation Program Lead to join our Position Evaluation and Recruitment Services team. 

In this role, you will act as a bridge between high-level strategy and tactical execution, ensuring our classification framework is modern, defensible, and consistently applied. You will lead high-impact projects, such as modernizing our classification and job evaluation framework and implementing new Job Architecture tools.

What will you do?

• Translate strategic direction from senior leadership into actionable project plans and deliverables for job evaluation (classification) and job design initiatives
• Lead the end-to-end project management of large-scale modernization efforts, including the implementation of the Job Architecture System (JAS) and Korn Ferry methodology 
• Provide high-level technical oversight for complex job evaluations and job design requests to ensure internal equity across the organization
• Provide leadership and technical expertise during classification appeals and umpire cases
• Facilitate education sessions for business leaders and union representatives on classification processes and the Korn Ferry methodology
• Develop and maintain critical project documentation, risk logs, and data integrity within centralized HR systems
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and union representatives to resolve contentious issues regarding jurisdictional placement and job evaluations

• University degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• A minimum of seven (7) years of Human Resources experience, including two (2) years of directly relevant experience in job evaluation (classification), or a related area

Assets:

• Completion of the Korn Ferry training program or a working-level understanding of the Korn Ferry methodology

Skills required for success:

• Experience working in a large multi-union environment
• Experience designing and/or modifying classification frameworks
• Proven ability to analyze ambiguous, complex, and conflicting information to develop defensible solutions
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to persuade collaborators on precedent-setting matters
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with various collaborators 
• Proficiency in the Google work environment and experience using HR Information Systems such as PeopleSoft
• Seasoned consulting skills to help business leaders meet their workforce goals 
• Applicants may be tested 
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Work Environment:
Note: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits (https://bit.ly/COEbenefits).

Up to 1 permanent full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.9 Hours per week 
Salary Range: $108,839.00- $136,047.00 (Annually) 
Recruitment Consultant: SL/MZ

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