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: Flexible 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 few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Business Advisor, Operations, delivers both standard and customized consulting projects within the Operations department. This position focuses on providing professional, high-impact solutions that help entrepreneurs improve their performance and grow their business.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET Project execution Lead and carry out standard and tailor‑made consulting mandates.
Deliver effective solutions in areas such as: Operational Assessments Optimization of plant layout Business Process Optimization Ensure high-quality results for clients, driving their business growth.
Project Management Manage project scope, budget, timelines and objectives. Perform quality assurance checks on the work and project deliverables.



Apply best practices in project management to ensure successful delivery.
Subject matter expertise Act as a recognized expert in operational efficiency. Stay up-to-date on market trends, emerging technologies, and operational best practices. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of consulting solutions and tools.
Business Development and Sales Support Support sales activities by: conducting client needs assessments Contributing to the development of tailor‑made proposals Work closely with client partners to transfer knowledge, complete projects and identify new business opportunities. Participate in outreach and marketing initiatives to promote the services offered by the firm.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education Business Administration
Industrial Engineering
Operations Management
Or in a related field
An MBA or relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
Experience At least 10 years of consulting experience, ideally with a consulting firm.
Operational efficiency
Optimization of operations
Lean Methodologies
Six Sigma Practices
Technical knowledge
Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
Supply Chain Management Operations
Digitalization & AI
Robotics and Automation
ERP, MES, MWS, and other operations management systems




Skills and Abilities Deep expertise in operational excellence and business transformation.
Ability to develop pragmatic and results-oriented solutions for SMEs.
Strong strategic coaching and advisory capabilities.
Proven experience in managing and carrying out consulting mandates.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
Proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
High emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit.
Solid customer focus and commitment to delivering measurable value
Additional Requirements Professional bilingualism in French and English (oral and written). Availability 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 setting 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]. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level.

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📌 SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONS - Montreal and North Shore (Quebec City)
🏢 Business Development Bank of Canada
📍 Quebec City