Senior Business Process Analyst to co-lead a campus-wide process improvement initiative, running process discovery, Kaizen sessions and Lean coaching within the post-secondary education industry (Hybrid, Edmonton AB) Our post-secondary client is seeking a Senior Business Process Analyst to co-lead a university-wide process improvement initiative, running process discovery, Kaizen sessions and Lean coaching ( Hybrid, Edmonton AB; 3 days in-office ) .
Overview:
The analyst will co-lead an enterprise process improvement program, from discovery interviews through Kaizen-driven redesign and implementation. They will also coach staff on Lean fundamentals to build a continuous improvement culture. 6 month contract (Dec 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027) with possibility of extension. Hybrid: 3 days in office (Edmonton, North Campus) and 2 remote.
Must-Haves:
10+ years of experience implementing Lean in complex organizations
Experience coaching Lean principles and process improvement methodologies
Experience identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in business processes and developing recommendations (streamlining workflows , automation, current technologies)
Experience documenting business processes with flowcharts , swimlane diagrams and written descriptions
Experience collaborating with business users, IT professionals and senior management
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience in a service-based industry (e.g. healthcare, public sector, post-secondary); manufacturing-only backgrounds are less preferred
Experience conducting process discovery interviews with contributors and process owners
Experience leading Kaizen sessions and events
Experience tracking the effectiveness of process improvements and measuring their impact on business goals
Experience establishing a Continuous Improvement Community of Practice
Responsibilities:




Responsible for co-leading analysis on a university-wide process improvement initiative
Conducts process discovery and stakeholder interviews (about 75% of the role initially) to prioritize improvement opportunities
Leads Kaizen sessions (about 25% initially, growing over time) and helps business units implement process changes
Takes improvement opportunities from intake through Kaizen and finalizes documentation of team processes
Coaches department staff and Kaizen participants on Lean fundamentals
Provides one-on-one coaching to Lean Green Belt employees and helps identify high-potential employees for a Black Belt stream
Works with the department to establish a Continuous Improvement Community of Practice
Our post-secondary client is seeking a Senior Business Process Analyst to co-lead a university-wide process improvement initiative, running process discovery, Kaizen sessions and Lean coaching ( Hybrid, Edmonton AB; 3 days in-office ) .
Overview:
The analyst will co-lead an enterprise process improvement program, from discovery interviews through Kaizen-driven redesign and implementation. They will also coach staff on Lean fundamentals to build a continuous improvement culture. 6 month contract (Dec 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027) with possibility of extension. Hybrid: 3 days in office (Edmonton, North Campus) and 2 remote.
Must-Haves:
10+ years of experience implementing Lean in complex organizations




Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, or equivalent Black Belt-level project experience
Experience coaching Lean principles and process improvement methodologies
Experience identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in business processes and developing recommendations (streamlining workflows , automation, new technologies)
Experience documenting business processes with flowcharts , swimlane diagrams and written descriptions
Experience collaborating with business users, IT professionals and senior management
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience in a service-based industry (e.g. healthcare, public sector, post-secondary); manufacturing-only backgrounds are less preferred
Experience conducting process discovery interviews with contributors and process owners
Experience leading Kaizen sessions and events
Experience tracking the effectiveness of process improvements and measuring their impact on business goals
Experience establishing a Continuous Improvement Community of Practice
Responsibilities:
Responsible for co-leading analysis on a university-wide process improvement initiative
Conducts process discovery and stakeholder interviews (about 75% of the role initially) to prioritize improvement opportunities
Leads Kaizen sessions (about 25% initially, growing over time) and helps business units implement process changes
Takes improvement opportunities from intake through Kaizen and finalizes documentation of team processes
Coaches department staff and Kaizen participants on Lean fundamentals
Provides one-on-one coaching to Lean Green Belt employees and helps identify high-potential employees for a Black Belt stream
Works with the department to establish a Continuous Improvement Community of Practice

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