We are banking at another level.Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.Choosing BDC as your employer also means:Adaptable and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a fewIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...Explore the BDC Way in our Culture BookPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Business Advisor, Operations delivers both standard and customized advisory projects within the Operations practice. The role focuses on providing professional, high-impact solutions that help entrepreneurs improve performance and grow their businesses.As a trusted advisor, you will manage project delivery, provide subject matter expertise, support business development activities,



and contribute to the evolution and promotion of our service offerings.CHALLENGES TO BE METProject DeliveryLead and deliver standard and customized advisory mandates.Provide impactful solutions in areas such as:Operations assessmentsPlant layout optimizationBusiness process optimizationEnsure high-quality client outcomes that support business growth.Project ManagementManage project scope, budget, timelines, and objectives.Conduct quality assurance reviews of project work and deliverables.Apply project management best practices to ensure successful delivery.Subject Matter ExpertiseAct as a recognized expert in operational efficiency.Stay current on market trends, emerging technologies, and operational best practices.Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of advisory solutions and tools.Business Development & Sales SupportSupport sales activities by:Conducting client needs assessmentsProviding input into customized proposalsWork closely with Client Partners to transfer knowledge, deliver projects, and identify new business opportunities.Participate in outreach and marketing initiatives to promote the practice's offerings.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducationBachelor's degree in:Business AdministrationIndustrial EngineeringOperations ManagementOr a related fieldMBA or relevant professional designation is considered an asset.ExperienceMinimum 10 years of consulting experience,



ideally within a consulting firm.Strong background in:Operational efficiencyOperations optimizationLean methodologiesSix Sigma practicesTechnical KnowledgeExperience in the following areas is highly desirable:Supply Chain ManagementOperations Digitization and AIRobotics and AutomationERP, MES, MWS, and other operations management systemsSkills and CompetenciesDeep expertise in operational excellence and business transformation.Ability to develop pragmatic, results-oriented solutions for SMEs.Strong strategic coaching and advisory capabilities.Demonstrated success managing and delivering consulting engagements.Excellent project management skills.Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.Proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset.Robust client focus with a commitment to delivering measurable value.Additional RequirementsProfessional bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written).Willingness to travel within the region.Proudly one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

📌 Senior Business Advisor, Operations - Montreal And North Shore (Laval)
🏢 BDC
📍 Laval