Coordinator, Resource Management

BDO Canada is a firm built on positive relationships with clients and professionals. They are seeking a Resource Management Coordinator to lead scheduling functions, optimize project engagements, and monitor resource utilization to align with client needs and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling functions for the client including proactive workforce planning, resolving schedule conflicts and recommend staff sharing opportunities
• Optimize project engagements using available resources to improve utilization
• Monitor resource utilization and provide regular reports to upper management, identifying trends and areas for improvement that better align with client needs and future growth
• Develop understanding of staff skillsets and preferences to best utilize staff through engagements that best suit the needs of the client and future growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain a database of resource skills, qualifications, and experience to aid in quick and effective resource allocation decisions
• Administer the resource management database through daily scheduling, conflict resolution and inputting ongoing changes through various channels including shared inbox, Teams meetings and calls
• Forecast and analyze data and create robust reporting through internal database and Microsoft Excel regarding new hires, attrition, promotions, chargeability and utilization
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with the local and national teams; identify and implement best practices in resourcing processes and reporting
• Attend regular resourcing meetings with representatives from the business
• Analyze and challenge resourcing requests against key engagement metrics to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources
• Facilitate communication between project teams and resources, acting as a liaison to address any resource-related issues or concerns
• Collaborate with local and national Resourcing teams, as well as promoting interdepartmental cooperation

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, HR, Finance OR equivalent relevant experience
• 0-2+ years of experience in resource management, project management, or a related field
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to balance individual and business needs
• Demonstrate personal leadership, accountability, proactivity and responsiveness
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities within the business while delivering quality results
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Organized with good time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable collaborating with business partners in remote locations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Benefits

• Flexible benefits from day one
• Market leading personal time off policy
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle

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