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Position

OverviewAs a Business Advisor, Operations within BDC Advisory Services, you act as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and leadership teams seeking to improve operational performance, accelerate growth, and strengthen organizational capabilities. This position resides within Advisory Services and serves Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through advisory mandates. They understand how business processes, management systems, operational technologies, data, automation, and artificial intelligence work together to improve productivity, scalability, decision‑making, and business performance.

The Business

Advisor delivers both standard and customized consulting mandates, manages end‑to‑end project delivery, acts as a subject matter expert, supports solution development, and contributes to business development activities. The successful candidate understands the technologies driving modern operational performance, including ERP and operational management systems, industrial automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. They can help entrepreneurs evaluate where these technologies create business value and develop practical roadmaps for adoption within SME environments.

CHALLENGES TO BE METDeliver Operational Excellence And Business Transformation Mandates Focused On Business process optimization Operational performance improvement Digital transformation, automation and technology adoption Data‑driven decision making Process automation and artificial intelligence Optimization of operational and management systems (ERP, MES, WMS, CRM, APS, CMMS/EAM, BI platforms) Development of operational roadmaps and technology adoption plans Support for technology selection, implementation, optimization,



and change management initiatives Manage End‑to‑end Project Delivery Define project scope, objectives, work plans, and deliverables Manage budgets, timelines, risks, stakeholder expectations, and project quality Ensure measurable client impact and achievement of business outcomes Act as a subject matter expert in operations and technology‑enabled business performance: Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, intellectual property, and service offerings Support internal capability building and knowledge sharing Contribute To Business Development Activities Assist in solution design and proposal development Participate in client discussions focused on operational transformation and technology adoption Help position BDC's advisory solutions with entrepreneurs and leadership teams Contribute to the development of internal capabilities in digital operational excellence Develop operational excellence, technology, and AI‑related content Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field Minimum 10 years of consulting, advisory, operational leadership, or transformation experience Demonstrated success delivering operational improvement and business transformation initiatives Proven experience leading consulting or advisory mandates from diagnosis through implementation Experience working directly with executive teams, business owners, and senior operational leaders Experience managing project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations Field service and service operations Asset‑intensive operations Multi‑site or operationally complex organizations The candidate must be able to connect operational challenges to measurable business outcomes, including: Inventory and working capital performance Quality and process reliability Customer experience and service levels Management effectiveness and decision quality Technology ExpertiseThe successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of the technologies used to manage and optimize business operations and understand how these technologies support operational performance.

Enterprise Resource

Planning (ERP)



systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools Field Service Management platforms Business Intelligence and analytics platforms Data platforms and AI‑enabled business applications Digital Transformation & AI Experience assessing, selecting, implementing, optimizing, or advising on business technologies Experience identifying opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence Ability to translate business requirements into practical operational and technology recommendations Experience working with internal IT teams, software vendors, implementation partners, or digital specialists Understanding of change management principles related to technology adoption and organizational transformation Robust business analysis and problem‑solving capabilities Ability to engage credibly with executives, operational leaders, and technical stakeholders Ability to translate complex operational and technical concepts into practical business language Strong executive communication and report‑writing skills Professional proficiency in English, spoken and written. Willingness to travel within a designated region and occasionally across Canada MBA, Master's degree, or relevant professional designation Experience supporting technology selection, implementation, or optimization projects Experience leading business transformation initiatives enabled by data, automation, or AI Direct experience in manufacturing, industrial services, supply chain, logistics, distribution, or technology‑enabled service organizations Experience contributing to business development activities, including proposals, diagnostics, solution design, and client presentations Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is not simply knowledgeable about business processes or technology independently. They have demonstrated experience integrating operational practices, management systems, data, automation, and AI to improve business performance within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or service organizations.

They can move comfortably between the executive boardroom, the shop floor, the warehouse, and the operational management team, helping entrepreneurs translate strategy into measurable results. 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.

📌 Business Advisor, Bdc Advisory Services (Winnipeg)
🏢 BDC
📍 Winnipeg