Talent Pool - Advisor
About the role
Are you passionate about driving organizational excellence through people-centric strategies?
Consider this exciting opportunity with the People Operations Bureau within the Ontario Provincial Police, Ministry of the Solicitor General. As trusted advisors, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your human resources, labour relations, strategic planning and project management expertise.
This position requires a high level of engagement with managers and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to report to 777 Memorial Avenue. Subject to operational needs, placement at a Regional Headquarters may exist in the future.
Headquarter Locations:
- 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 7V3 - General Headquarters
- 911A Gormanville Road, North Bay, ON P1B 8G3 - North East Region Headquarters
- 615 James St South, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P6 - North West Region Headquarters
- 6355 Westminster Drive, London, ON N6P 1T2 - Western Region Headquarters
- 525 Queen Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K8 - East Region Headquarters
About Us:
People Operations provides executive leadership and direction in human resources strategies and workforce development to meet the bureau business plan, and OPP strategic direction and goals. People Operations includes: Abilities Management, Workplace Safety & Claims Administration, People and Business Strategy, Talent Services and Workforce Analytics and Labour Relations.
Note: Talent Pool may be used to fill substantially similar vacancies in other program areas within People Operations Bureau. This talent pool may also be used to fill vacancies at lower classification levels, providing additional opportunities for candidates.
To learn more about the Ontario Provincial Police, visit OPP.ca
About the job Working as an Advisor to managers and senior leaders, you will:
- Provide HR advice and expertise, strategic planning and project management services in the areas of strategic labour relations, talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning and strategies, organizational capacity and engagement and organizational health, safety and wellness, accommodations and disability management.
- Lead OPP projects and HR initiatives, developing strategies and processes to implement, assess and recalibrate to meet client needs.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate human resources impacts associated with achieving OPP business plans.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
Human Resources Knowledge and Advisor Experience
- You have experience providing strategic and tactical labour relations and HR business advice, management services and supports to Senior Management.
- You have demonstrated experience advising on staffing, business transformation, talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning and strategies, and organizational capacity and engagement.
- You have specialized knowledge of employment accommodation and return to work case management, Workplace Safety and Insurance Long Term Income Protection (LTIP) administration.
- You have knowledge to provide strategic advice, expertise, and develop recommendations, strategies and action plans to meet business needs.
- You can interpret and apply human resources policies, directives and guidelines, collective agreements and related legislation.
Analytical Skills
- You can identify and assess, develop, monitor and evaluate overall business impacts and risk management strategies associated with achieving ministry business plans.
- You apply conceptual and analytical skills to identify and assess business requirements and complex and/or contentious strategic, policy, and business issues.
- You can research, review and analyze various human resources management issues, trends, problems, systemic issues, and policy/process concerns.
- You can support operational and policy implications for unit's work and collaborate with the HR team to formulate solutions and approaches to management.
- You demonstrate political acuity to recognize and consider sensitive political situations and develop appropriate responses for clients.
Planning and Organizational Skills
- You can develop and recommend changes in organizational capacities and competencies, restructuring and organizational and business changes.
- You can plan and manage projects focused on change and enhancement of current HR practices in a business context, having organizational impact.
- You participate in the client business planning processes by assessing workforce and workplace implications related to human resources needs.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills
- You can initiate and develop internal and external partnerships, for the development of an inclusive approach to program development and implementation.
- You can develop and maintain effective business partnerships and communication lines with senior executives.
- You have demonstrated consultative, interpersonal and communication skills.
- You can advise on and influence complex and/or contentious organization and HR issues.
- You can develop communication strategies for managers and staff to communicate HR program directions, policies and initiatives.
Additional information Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based) Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Human Resources Posted on: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
How to apply: You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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About Ontario Provincial Police
The Ontario Provincial Police is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 750 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario.
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Talent Pool - Advisor
About the role
Are you passionate about driving organizational excellence through people-centric strategies?
Consider this exciting opportunity with the People Operations Bureau within the Ontario Provincial Police, Ministry of the Solicitor General. As trusted advisors, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your human resources, labour relations, strategic planning and project management expertise.
This position requires a high level of engagement with managers and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to report to 777 Memorial Avenue. Subject to operational needs, placement at a Regional Headquarters may exist in the future.
Headquarter Locations:
- 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 7V3 - General Headquarters
- 911A Gormanville Road, North Bay, ON P1B 8G3 - North East Region Headquarters
- 615 James St South, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P6 - North West Region Headquarters
- 6355 Westminster Drive, London, ON N6P 1T2 - Western Region Headquarters
- 525 Queen Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K8 - East Region Headquarters
About Us:
People Operations provides executive leadership and direction in human resources strategies and workforce development to meet the bureau business plan, and OPP strategic direction and goals. People Operations includes: Abilities Management, Workplace Safety & Claims Administration, People and Business Strategy, Talent Services and Workforce Analytics and Labour Relations.
Note: Talent Pool may be used to fill substantially similar vacancies in other program areas within People Operations Bureau. This talent pool may also be used to fill vacancies at lower classification levels, providing additional opportunities for candidates.
To learn more about the Ontario Provincial Police, visit OPP.ca
About the job Working as an Advisor to managers and senior leaders, you will:
- Provide HR advice and expertise, strategic planning and project management services in the areas of strategic labour relations, talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning and strategies, organizational capacity and engagement and organizational health, safety and wellness, accommodations and disability management.
- Lead OPP projects and HR initiatives, developing strategies and processes to implement, assess and recalibrate to meet client needs.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate human resources impacts associated with achieving OPP business plans.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
Human Resources Knowledge and Advisor Experience
- You have experience providing strategic and tactical labour relations and HR business advice, management services and supports to Senior Management.
- You have demonstrated experience advising on staffing, business transformation, talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning and strategies, and organizational capacity and engagement.
- You have specialized knowledge of employment accommodation and return to work case management, Workplace Safety and Insurance Long Term Income Protection (LTIP) administration.
- You have knowledge to provide strategic advice, expertise, and develop recommendations, strategies and action plans to meet business needs.
- You can interpret and apply human resources policies, directives and guidelines, collective agreements and related legislation.
Analytical Skills
- You can identify and assess, develop, monitor and evaluate overall business impacts and risk management strategies associated with achieving ministry business plans.
- You apply conceptual and analytical skills to identify and assess business requirements and complex and/or contentious strategic, policy, and business issues.
- You can research, review and analyze various human resources management issues, trends, problems, systemic issues, and policy/process concerns.
- You can support operational and policy implications for unit's work and collaborate with the HR team to formulate solutions and approaches to management.
- You demonstrate political acuity to recognize and consider sensitive political situations and develop appropriate responses for clients.
Planning and Organizational Skills
- You can develop and recommend changes in organizational capacities and competencies, restructuring and organizational and business changes.
- You can plan and manage projects focused on change and enhancement of current HR practices in a business context, having organizational impact.
- You participate in the client business planning processes by assessing workforce and workplace implications related to human resources needs.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills
- You can initiate and develop internal and external partnerships, for the development of an inclusive approach to program development and implementation.
- You can develop and maintain effective business partnerships and communication lines with senior executives.
- You have demonstrated consultative, interpersonal and communication skills.
- You can advise on and influence complex and/or contentious organization and HR issues.
- You can develop communication strategies for managers and staff to communicate HR program directions, policies and initiatives.
Additional information Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based) Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Human Resources Posted on: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
How to apply: You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Talent Pool jobs in Orillia, Ontario, Canada
About Ontario Provincial Police
The Ontario Provincial Police is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 750 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario.