**What you will do:**The Business Process & Automation Specialist supports the evaluation, redesign, automation, and continuous improvement of core business processes across Marks Commercial. The role combines process improvement skills with practical hands-on exposure to Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, Forms, Excel, and related automated solutions.This role helps teams move from manual, fragmented ways of working toward more consistent workflows, structured information, automated reporting, and practical Microsoft 365-enabled solutions. The focus is on improving execution, visibility, adoption, and decision-making while ensuring solutions are simple, sustainable, and aligned to business needs.Working closely with business stakeholders and technical partners, the role translates operational challenges into practical solutions such as workflow automations, Power BI dashboards, SharePoint process hubs, structured repositories, and adoption materials. The role supports implementation, troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing improvement to help teams work more efficiently and consistently using automation, reporting, and Microsoft 365-enabled solutions.This role supports the development of efficient, scalable, and modern business processes by helping assess, redesign, document, and improve ways of working, while enabling automation, reporting, and AI-supported solutions where they create meaningful business value.**Key Responsibilities****Process Assessment & Analysis*** Partner with business leaders to document and assess current-state processes end-to-end* Identify inefficiencies, duplication, and process gaps across functions* Analyze performance data to establish baseline metrics (cycle time, cost, quality, service levels)* Prioritize opportunities based on business impact and feasibility**Process Redesign & AI Integration*** Support the redesign of business processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability* Incorporate AI, automation, and digital tools into process design where appropriate* Validate recommended solutions through pilot testing and iteration* Ensure redesigned processes align with operational and strategic objectives**Automation & Solution Development*** Support the design, build, testing, deployment, and maintenance of automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate* Translate business requirements into practical solution concepts and low-complexity SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Platform solutions* Create or support Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to monitor process performance, adoption, exceptions, and business outcomes* Support automated intake, task tracking, approvals, notifications, exception management, and status reporting workflows* Configure SharePoint lists, libraries, metadata, permissions, views, forms,



and document management structures to support standardized processes* Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancement of workflows to improve reliability and user experience* Partner with IT, Data, and Digital teams where enterprise integrations, data access, security, or governance approvals are required**Cross-Functional Collaboration**Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and other business units**Implementation & Adoption*** Support the implementation of redesigned processes across the organization* Develop standard operating procedures, documentation, and supporting materials* Support leaders to drive adoption and embed new ways of working* Monitor implementation progress and address risks or barriers**Continuous Improvement*** Establish a structured approach to ongoing process review and optimization* Maintain a pipeline of process improvement opportunities* Monitor performance against defined metrics and adjust as required* Stay current on emerging technologies and AI capabilities relevant to the business**What you bring:****Education & Experience*** 1-3 years of experience in business process improvement, operations, transformation, automation, reporting, or Microsoft 365 / Power Platform-enabled solution delivery* Experience working cross-functionally within a complex organization* Demonstrated hands-on experience, certification, coursework, or project-based exposure with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, automation, reporting, or AI-enabled business solutions is preferred**Technical Capabilities & Tool Exposure*** Working knowledge of Power Automate, with the ability and willingness to build, test, troubleshoot, and improve cloud flows, approvals, notifications, and basic automation logic* Ability to configure or support SharePoint-based business solutions, including lists, libraries, metadata, views, permissions, forms, versioning, and document management structures* Experience creating or supporting Power BI dashboards, including KPI reporting, stakeholder-ready visuals, basic data preparation, refresh awareness, and willingness to develop data modelling and DAX skills* Exposure to connecting Microsoft 365 tools into practical workflows, including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Forms, Excel, Power BI, and Power Automate* Awareness of governance, access controls, data quality, sustainable solution design, and user adoption considerations* Ability to support basic troubleshooting of automation issues, document errors, escalate where needed,



and contribute to workflow reliability improvements* Experience creating or maintaining documentation such as process flows, user guides, solution notes, and basic support materials* Comfortable developing solutions independently for low-complexity use cases and with guidance or support for more complex workflows, reporting, or integrations* High learning agility and willingness to build deeper capability in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, automation, reporting, and AI-enabled ways of working**Core Competencies*** Foundational to intermediate process mapping and process improvement capability, with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methods considered an asset* Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and support data-informed recommendations* Ability to translate business needs into practical process, reporting, or automation solutions* Ability to support facilitation and stakeholder engagement with cross-functional teams* Ability to support change adoption and influence through explicit communication and stakeholder engagement* Curious, resourceful, and willing to learn new tools, methods, and ways of working**Working Style*** Structured and disciplined approach to problem solving* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment* Strong collaboration and communication skills* Focused on execution and delivering measurable results**Key Performance Indicators****Process Performance*** Reduction in process cycle time* Reduction in manual steps and touchpoints* Improvement in quality and error rates* Productivity improvement (e.g., output per FTE, hours saved)**Automation, Reporting & Digital Adoption**Number of processes assessed, supported, or improved using automation, reporting, or AI-supported components* Measurable efficiency gains from implemented solutions* Reduction in repetitive or low-value tasksNumber of automated workflows created, supported, maintained, or enhanced* Workflow reliability, completion rates, and reduction in recurring automation errors or failed runs**Delivery & Execution*** Number of processes assessed and redesigned* Time from assessment to implementation* Value delivered per initiative (cost savings, efficiency gains)* Number of SharePoint-based process hubs, structured repositories, or workflow-enabled lists implemented* Dashboard adoption, usage, and stakeholder reliance on Power BI reporting for decision-making**Adoption & Sustainability*** Adoption rate of new processes across business units* Stakeholder feedback and satisfaction* Sustainability of improvements over time* Percentage of deployed solutions supported by documentation, user guides, ownership model, and maintenance plan**Reporting Relationship**Reports to: Business Process Manager, with day-to-day direction and stakeholder alignment from the AVP of Marks Commercial* Works closely with: IT, Digital, Data, and Functional Business Leaders
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📌 Business Process & Automation Specialist (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta