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Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, Investments & Project Finance - DG Solar Company
J&T
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our client is a fast-growing developer, owner and operator of community solar, distributed generation and energy storage assets in the US. They are hiring a Senior Vice President to lead…
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Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property
Gowling WLG
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career…
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Clinical Manager, Youth Mental Health
MediFlex Talent Solutions
Belleville, ON
- Full-time
Lead the clinical programs of an established youth-serving community agency in Eastern Ontario: a team of sixteen therapists, case managers and program staff supporting young people aged 13…
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Temporary Warehouse Associate
Advatix LATAM
Mississauga, ON
- Temporary
…picking, packing, and manifesting of materials according to the client's specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in PC applications and can learn new systems…
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Events Coordinator
Gowling WLG
Toronto, ON
- $55,000 to $68,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Service Reliability Engineer
Deliverect
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Your Impact: Working closely with our Forward Deployed Engineering Lead and Product Team Leads, you will ensure our enterprise customers across North America can onboard and run their…
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Casino Product and Commercial Lead
Van Kaizen
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our client is looking for an experienced Casino Product & Commercial Lead to help build and grow their North American social/sweepstakes casino.
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Law Clerk - Corporate Services
Gowling WLG
Toronto, ON
- $82,400 to $123,600 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Human Resources Director/Senior Manager
Foresight Recruitment Group
Mississauga, ON
- $115,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking someone who brings more than technical HR knowledge. They want a collaborative leader with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and a genuine passion for helping…
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Individual and Family Therapist
Strides Toronto
Toronto, ON
- $72,340 to $83,881 CAD / year
- Full-time
…treatment, education, outreach and community support - using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child…
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Financial Analyst
Stevenson & White
Ottawa, ON
- $75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are recruiting a bilingual, analytical, system-savvy Financial Analyst to join our client on a full-time, permanent basis. This organization is a well-funded Non-profit and they have…
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Conseillère, conseiller – Santé, sécurité et mieux-être
Ville de Pointe-Claire / City of Pointe-Claire
Pointe-Claire, QC
- Full-time
…be considered an asset. A minimum of three to five years of experience in a similar position is mandatory. The position requires a good knowledge of French and English to carry on a…
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Director, Investments
Thorek/Scott and Partners
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our client is a substantive multi-generational Canadian family office with a long-standing heritage of operational excellence, growth-oriented stewardship and trusted relationships. With…
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Enterprise Applications Specialist
Gowling WLG
Vancouver, BC
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Concrete Supervisory Engineer (P.Eng.)
Project XIII Inc
Brampton, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…vacancy, and they’re hiring a Concrete Supervisory Engineer to lead their construction materials QA/QC…
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Intermediate Civil Engineer
Torus Talent
Surrey, BC
- $80,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Lead civil engineering design and project management for municipal and land development projects.
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Plant Manager – Food Production
Lock Search Group
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…innovative food manufacturer in the Great Vancouver Region. As our client continues its scaling and growth, they are now seeking to bring on an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead…
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Senior Business Analyst (2)
Aplin
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
Our Client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) replacement program. This is a contract role based…
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Senior Account Executive
Improving
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Improving is seeking an experienced Account Executive to win new business and grow lasting client relationships. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing a qualified…
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Bioinformatics Specialist
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC · PHSA | BC Children's Hospital Research Institute - North Block (BCRI CMMT) (BCHRIN)
- $8,810.92 to $13,202.5 CAD / month
- Full-time
…employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and…
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Assistant Branch Manager Trainee
TD
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
…Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States…
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Manager, Hedge Funds
Apex Group Ltd
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Lead the client relationship management for Hedge Fund clients
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Warehouse Operations Supervisor - PM
Canada Cartage Group of Companies
Mississauga, ON
Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity
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Operations - Operations Supervisor
Canada Cartage Group of Companies
Mississauga, ON
Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity
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Accounting Assistant - Contract
Westerkirk
Victoria, BC
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Akkodis

Workday Absence Lead

Calgary, AB, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of experience leading or supporting Workday Absence deployments and implementations.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Position: Workday Absence Lead

Duration: 3 months + Extension

Location: Calgary, AB

Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week onsite )

About Our Client:

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Workday Absence Led to support a key enterprise transformation initiative. This role will be responsible for leading the implementation and optimization of Workday Absence solutions while partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver effective workforce management processes.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Absence Lead with deep expertise in Workday Global Absence implementations and business process design. The successful candidate will lead the planning, design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Absence solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and organizational objectives.

This position is ideal for a strategic functional leader who combines strong Workday expertise with business transformation experience and the ability to drive successful implementation outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Absence solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and enhanced employee experience.
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, define future-state processes, and drive decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between Workday Absence and related business functions.
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday Global Absence functionality, best practices, and deployment strategies.
Develop and document business process designs, functional specifications, and implementation deliverables.
Support organizational change management activities, including training materials, end-user enablement, and adoption strategies.
Monitor project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution and high-quality outcomes.
Partner with project leadership and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and implement scalable business solutions.

What You Bring:

Workday Absence Certification (required).
5+ years of experience leading or supporting Workday Absence deployments and implementations.
Strong expertise in Workday Global Absence configuration, business processes, and best practices.
Demonstrated experience in business process design, process improvement, and functional solution delivery.
Strong understanding of end-to-end HR and workforce management processes.
Experience conducting requirements gathering workshops and managing stakeholder relationships.
Proven ability to lead functional workstreams and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within complex enterprise transformation or HR systems implementation projects.

Nice to Have

Experience with broader Workday HCM modules and integrations.
Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) methodologies and solutions.
Knowledge of organizational change management principles and training development.
Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments.
Previous consulting experience supporting large-scale Workday transformations.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes via the Akkodis Canada website

Akkodis Canada will never share your resume or any personal details without your explicit consent.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions

Our Commitment:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, we’re committed to making the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of Workday Absence solutions, aligning them with business requirements and workforce management processes. Facilitate stakeholder discovery and decision-making, document functional deliverables, support change and adoption, and monitor project milestones, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

Requires Workday Absence certification and at least five years of experience leading or supporting Workday Absence deployments, with strong expertise in Global Absence configuration and business process design. Candidates should have experience with HR and workforce management processes, requirements workshops, stakeholder relationships, functional workstreams, and enterprise transformation projects.

Skills

Workday Absence
Workday Global Absence Configuration
Business Process Design
Process Improvement
Requirements Gathering
Stakeholder Management
Functional Solution Delivery
HR Processes
Workforce Management
Workshop Facilitation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Organizational Change Management
Training Development
Project Risk Management
Agile Project Delivery
Workday HCM Integrations

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Keywords

Workday Absence
Workday Global Absence
Workday Absence Certification
Workday HCM
Absence Configuration
Business Process Design
Business Process Management
Process Improvement
Functional Specifications
Requirements Gathering
Stakeholder Management
Workforce Management
HR Systems
Enterprise Transformation
System Implementation
Integrations
Organizational Change Management
Training Development
End-User Enablement
Agile
Hybrid Project Delivery
Functional Workstream Leadership
Project Risk Management
Business Process Optimization

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