Senior Advisor, People Insights and Workforce Intelligence Full-time Job

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Analytics and Workforce Planning, and as a strategic member of the broader HR team, the Senior Advisor, People Insights and Workforce Intelligence serves as a trusted consultant and insights partner to business leaders and HR stakeholders across BCI. 

 

This role transforms complex workforce data into compelling strategic narratives that drive organizational decision-making. The Senior Advisor serves as an internal consultant, leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and workforce intelligence to anticipate talent challenges, identify opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations aligned with BCI's business strategy and investment objectives.

 

PEOPLE ANALYTICS AND WORKFORCE PLANNING   

The People Analytics and Workforce Planning team provides strategic oversight and tactical administration of all people data, including HR Technology such as the Human Resources Information System (HRIS - Workday), as well as people analytics and workforce planning programs. The team works closely with all other HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to provide the tools, analytics, and data-driven insights that support current and future business needs. 

 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources department provides HR leadership across BCI, in direct support of investment return objectives and delivering on BCI’s strategic ambitions of Driving Sustainable Growth, Accelerating Innovation and Operating on a Global Scale.

 

What you Bring

Must have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in people analytics, workforce intelligence, or organizational insights roles 

• 8+ years of experience in a consultative or advisory capacity, partnering with senior leaders and business stakeholders 

• Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field (data analytics/science, economics, industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, organizational behaviour, human resources, business administration) 

• Advanced degree (Master's) in related field strongly preferred 

 

Technical Expertise: 

• Expert knowledge of predictive analytics, statistical modelling, and workforce forecasting methodologies 

• Advanced proficiency with Business Intelligence and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Prism, or equivalent) 

• Strong familiarity with machine learning applications in workforce prediction and talent analytics 

• Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), particularly Workday  

 

Core Competencies: 

• Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills with the ability to translate complex analytics into compelling business narratives 

• Proven track record of delivering strategic insights and recommendations that influenced organizational strategy 

• Deep understanding of workforce planning principles, organizational design, and talent market dynamics 

 

Interpersonal & Communication Skills: 

• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills with experience presenting to C-suite, board-level, and senior executive leadership audiences 

• Consultative mindset with proven ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders 

 

Industry Knowledge: 

• General understanding of the investment industry and asset management preferred 

• Knowledge of workforce trends in financial services and competitive talent markets 

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to workforce data privacy and protection

 

 What you get to do

Strategic Consultancy & Advisory (30%) 

• Serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, and the executive and senior management team on workforce challenges and opportunities 

• Conducts deep-dive analytical studies on critical talent questions, organizational effectiveness, and workforce trends 

• Partners with business units to diagnose workforce issues, identify root causes, and recommend evidence-based solutions 

• Provides consultative guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and workforce optimization initiatives 

• Acts as subject matter expert on people insights, advising on implications of business decisions on the workforce 

 

Workforce Intelligence & Predictive Modelling (25%) 

• Develops and maintains sophisticated predictive models for workforce forecasting, including attrition risk, succession gaps, and talent pipeline health 

• Creates forward-looking workforce scenarios and simulations to support strategic planning and business case development 

• Conducts advanced statistical analyses to identify leading indicators of organizational performance and talent risks 

• Partners with the Financial Planning and Analytics team to integrate workforce intelligence into business forecasting and planning cycles 

 

Insight Generation & Storytelling (25%) 

• Transforms complex data and analytics into compelling stories that drive understanding and action 

• Creates executive-level dashboards, visualizations, and strategic briefs that communicate key workforce insights 

• Develops Management Information (MI) reports with strategic commentary and actionable recommendations for senior leadership 

• Produces thought leadership content on workforce trends, best practices, and emerging analytics methodologies 

• Presents insights and recommendations to executive audiences, including the CEO/CIO, the senior leadership team, and the board committees 

 

Data & Reporting Support (20%) 

• Oversees data quality and integrity for key workforce metrics and analytics platforms 

• Defines and maintains a strategic HR metrics framework and reporting standards 

• Partners with HR Technology and Data and Analytics teams to optimize data structures and reporting capabilities.

 

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is one of Canadas largest institutional investors, managing $295 billion in gross assets as of March 31, 2025.
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a diversified global portfolio of public and private market investments for British Columbia public sector pension and institutional clients.
BCI was established in 2000 by the provincial government to secure the financial futures of British Columbias public sector. Today, were one of Canadas largest asset managers and were just getting started.