We are banking at another level. 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. Versatile 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...

As a Business Advisor, Strategy and Operations within BDC Advisory Services, you act as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and leadership teams seeking to improve operational performance, accelerate growth, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ownership transition. This position resides within Advisory Services and serves Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through advisory mandates. They understand how strategy, business processes, operational technologies, 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.Lead complex, high impact advisory mandates for entrepreneurs and senior leadership teams, focused on enterprise level strategic planning, operational efficiencies (Business process optimization, Operational performance improvement, Manufacturing),



organizational effectiveness (e.Operations Process Automation and artificial intelligence), and leadership decision making within SME and mid market environments. Maintain full accountability for mandate outcomes across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring delivery excellence related to scope, budget, timelines, risk management, and quality of deliverables. Act as a trusted senior advisor during periods of ambiguity, transformation, and change, applying market insight, competitive analysis, and practical experience to guide high-stakes decisions.

Support business development and revenue growth by partnering with senior client managers on complex sales cycles, including executive level diagnostics, value articulation, and proposal development. Represent BDC Advisory Services externally through thought leadership, content development, speaking engagements, and participation in targeted events that promote Business and Organizational Capabilities solutions. At BDC, we think and act differently, and we value inclusion, equity, and authenticity—you can be yourself at work while making a tangible impact on Canadian businesses.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related fieldProfessional certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent)5-10 years of consulting, advisory, operational leadership,



or transformation experienceDemonstrated success delivering operational improvement, strategic planning and business transformation initiativesProven experience leading consulting or advisory mandates from diagnosis through implementation, in strategy consulting and business transition, and operations managementAbility to operate at both strategic and execution levels, translating strategy into actionable, measurable plans.Experience working directly with executive teams, business owners, and senior operational leadersExperience managing project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectationsStrong business analysis and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to engage credibly with executives, operational leaders, and technical stakeholdersExcellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to translate complex operational and technical concepts into practical business languageProfessional proficiency in English, spoken and written.Willingness to travel within a designated region and occasionally across CanadaProudly 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.

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. #

📌 Business Advisor, Strategy Operations, Advisory Services - Vancouver (Winnipeg)
🏢 Business Devel. Bank of Canada
📍 Winnipeg