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At BDC, we help Canada and its entrepreneurs create a prosperous, inclusive and green economy. Our mission is to help Canadian businesses thrive by providing financing, capital and advisory services. We’re devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We’re also dedicated to our employees. Adaptable. Inspiring. Different. There’s a reason we like to work here, and we think you’ll like it too. Join BDC and help make a difference!
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for BDC. These concepts are foundational to our success and to our ability to attract, retain, mobilize and develop the right talent, as well as to offer a healthy, professional and collaborative environment. We are committed to cultivating and preserving an environment where all employees can thrive, and, for over a decade, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, experiences, and more.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Business Advisor, BDC Advisory Services delivers standard and customized advisory services projects for a specific practice, with a focus on professional, high-quality solutions that help entrepreneurs develop their business. He or she manages project delivery; provides subject matter expertise and, occasionally, sales support; and helps promote the practice’s offering.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
- Deliver standard and customized advisory services projects.
- Lead a team of contract delivery consultants in delivering project outcomes.
- Provide a unique offering of operations optimization to targeted entrepreneurs. The focus will be on delivering professional, high-quality solutions that help entrepreneurs improve their productivity and become more competitive in their industry.
- Manage project delivery by monitoring project scope, budget, schedule and objectives, and perform quality assurance on projects and deliverables.
- Serve as a “subject matter expert” and stay current on market trends to support the development and evolution of practice solutions and tools.
- Contribute to business development.
- Provide sales support by performing client need diagnostics and providing input for custom proposals.
- Work closely with Client Partners to help transfer product and technical knowledge and expertise, deliver projects, and sell new mandates.
- Contribute to practice outreach activities by developing marketing content and helping to promote the offering.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering or operations management; an MBA or related professional designation is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in operational efficiency. Previous experience in an advisory services firm is an asset.
- Knowledge of operational efficiency’s best practices, such as Lean and Six Sigma.
- In-depth subject matter expertise.
- Ability to develop pragmatic solutions that are relevant in a SME business environment.
- Strong client and customer service orientation, with a clear focus on delivering value to the client.
- Proven ability to manage and deliver standard and custom consulting projects.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices in the context of delivering services to clients.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as an ability to participate in outreach, promotion and business development activities.
- Teamwork, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Travel within a limited geographic area, with occasional travel to other locations across Canada, if required.
With us, you’ll be able to achieve the work/life balance you’re looking for, with competitive working conditions and above-market flexible benefits. This includes modern workspaces to work from when you are in our offices, and, for some specific positions, the ability to work remotely, on reserve, and/or within your community.
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