Senior Consultant – Workday Security and Advisory

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Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 9, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Consultant will lead client engagements to implement and secure Workday HCM and Finance environments. They will also design, implement, and test robust security configurations while mentoring junior staff members.

Job details

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables. Our Technology Risk Consulting services team is growing, and we are looking for Senior Consultant to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services for our clients. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding enterprise applications including Workday HCM and Finance, and other critical business platforms. You will help drive efforts to secure environments, improve security testing and governance, risk, and compliance. This role demands a proactive person who can design, implement, and test robust security configurations and access controls, specifically in Workday, to meet unique client security requirements. What you will do Support and lead client engagements to implement Workday security, ensuring that deliverables meet the standards and requirements agreed by the client. Support and lead business process controls, including requirements gathering, controls design, integration testing, and problem resolution. Review new and existing systems for adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, and project management. Evaluate inherent and residual risks based on automated controls in Workday environments. Provide security advisory services, including implementation of Workday controls and risk consulting practice development. Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity. Coach and mentor junior staff members, fostering a collaborative team environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business resilience and information protection initiatives. What you bring to the role University degree in Business or Computer Science degree. Certified in Workday Finance or HCM or any other Workday certifications 3-5 years of relevant experience in security and advisory of Workday systems and processes including: Strong understanding of Workday security and business process controls. Experience security and controls assessment including segregation of duties assessments Knowledge of Workday HCM and Finance processes and understanding of automated business process controls Experience within a medium-large consulting practice is an asset. Strong understanding and experience with Workday implementation project management. Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively express insights. Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills. Strong understanding of business and audit risks. Has a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive. Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally. KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $69000 to $97000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Business or Computer Science and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in Workday security and advisory. Professional certifications in Workday Finance or HCM are required.