IT Talent Program Coordinator - Future Opportunity

Job description

EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax, transaction and advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

The opportunity

The Ottawa EY office is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage and oversee an emerging IT Talent program for Government of Canada (GoC) clients.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that takes pride and ownership of the program with an eye on details for improvement and efficiencies


Your key responsibilities:


 Working with partners and clients the candidate will be responsible to:

·  Manage and maintain external and internal process for the talent program including:
·  Business development
·  Strategic mapping of resources
·  Talent management
·  KPI development and reporting
·  Internal process
·  Coordination of partner training
·  Invoicing process
·  Manage the pursuit process for opportunities, working closely with key partners and EY executives
·  Provide support on pursuits and account planning/account strategy 
·  Take an ownership role in driving the pursuit process, including coordinating the flow of information from contributors to meet all deadlines and following through on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
·  Coordination of proposal development
·  Actively participate in and contribute to all stages of the proposal and fulfillment process, overseeing adherence to all steps of the proposal process and firm guidelines
·  Execute win/loss debriefs

Key Candidate Requirements:

·  Must hold a valid Government of Canada Secret Clearance
·  Working knowledge & experience managing Government of Canada procurement vehicles and Supply Arrangements.
·  Strong attention to detail and sound organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
·  Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
·  Proven sound judgment and flexibility in balancing multiple project requirements, tight deadlines, and keeping people and projects moving on schedule, with high attention to detail
·  Effective influencing and relationship building skills with strong executive presence
·  Proactive self-starter with a committed team-oriented attitude 
·  Work with minimal supervision, linking in with account team as and when required
·  Manage projects or initiatives while clarifying objectives, priorities, roles, responsibilities, timelines and scope changes as appropriate
·  Leadership, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills
·  Strategic thinking and analytical skills
·  Drive consistency of all established processes and procedures

To qualify for the role you must have:

·  8 years related working experience
·  Two years working with or supporting GoC contracts and supply arrangements
·  Must hold valid Government of Canada Secret Clearance
·  Two years’ experienceeffectively leading or coordinating projects and motivated teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
·  Experience in business development in public sector
·  Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise finance with technology skills
·  Ability to lead a team of consulting professionals on multiple projects
·  A strong work ethic

What we look for


We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy, this role is for you. 

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today .

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.