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WORKFORCE PLANNING LEADER

$67,240 - $84,460 per annum
with an excellent benefit package, including OMERS Pension Plan

Working as part of the newly created Contact Centre Operations team, your skills in effective forecasting, staff planning, and resource management (including workforce management software) will ensure efficient operation of the Contact Centre, and play a key role in maximizing employee and customer satisfaction.  You will be responsible for developing Workforce Planning practice and models to achieve service-levels and budget requirements;  identifying, forecasting, and evaluating trends in Contact Centre productivity through analysis of key performance metrics;  creating and leading the implementation of effective and efficient staffing plans, ensuring they are aligned with corporate strategic growth plans.  Additionally, you will develop, maintain, and manage the Business Continuity Plan, Workforce Management software, and telephony applications, serving as a lead contact, supporting the vendor relationship.
Location:       20 Bay Street, Toronto
Qualifications:   Completion of a 3 or 4-year college diploma, or any combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.  Additional post-secondary courses, leading to a certificate, or diploma, in Call Centre operations would be considered an asset.  Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Contact Centre operations that includes direct experience with:

·         Forecast analysis, workforce planning, and workforce scheduling using Workforce Management software.

·         IVR and PBX systems, as well as experience in administering, or managing the administration of contact flows, queues and skills.

·         MS Excel, with demonstrated ability to manage and apply advanced analysis methodologies, interpret and present findings in a clear, concise manner, including ability to summarize data using tables, charts & graphs.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, listening), demonstrating ability to structure information clearly, concisely, and logically.

·         Superior interpersonal and strategic influencing skills, demonstrating ability to build productive relationships and achieve workforce service-levels.

·         The development of contingency and disaster recovery plans.

·         Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to balance multiple tasks.

·         Influencing and motivating others, including effective coaching and mentoring of individuals & teams.

Must successfully complete environmental, safety, supervisory, management and any other training required by corporate policy.

Applications or resumes must be received by the Human Resources Office, Metrolinx, 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, M5J 2W3, no later than November 15, 2009, quoting File Number 09-248. 

When e-mailing, please include your resume in the body of the e-mail: (humanresources@gotransit.com). No enclosures please.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Issued by Human Resources November 03, 2009

Closing date November 15, 2009
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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