Resource Planner

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG in Regions West is currently looking for a Resource Planner who will provide a high level of proactive support to the Audit and Assurance Practice Leaders and assist them in managing the business. The successful candidate will be able to support Audit and Assurance leadership with organizational responsibilities and effectively handle direct communication on behalf of the Practice Leader.

• Understand business needs, mitigate issues, and identify solutions
• Operate with a large degree of autonomy and independently complete high-quality work to meet established goals
• Assist with maintaining the accuracy and completeness of information within the scheduling system to provide reliable information for forecasting needs and capacity
• Manage reporting requirements, track utilization of staff resources, work scheduling, time submission, time off schedule and performance management feedback for the management team
• Proactively bring staffing issues to management and look for solutions. Bring forward any staffing challenges to leadership on a timely basis
• Support staffing in the Region by proactively bringing forward potential staffing solutions that may be available out of the local office
• Continuously looking for process improvement to support efficiencies within resource planning, optimize FTEs and allow for more accurate reporting
• Support offices in collecting information related to our national quality controls around resource management, including working with the firm and local office leadership to ensure all engagements are appropriately staffed with the right resources and skill sets. As necessary collecting information for quality management requirements and responding to requests
• Coordinate training arrangements and monitor compliance

• College diploma or an equivalent combination of education/experience in administrative assistant skill set
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior administrative role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems ahead of time
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Previous experience with Retain scheduling system considerate an asset

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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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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