On behalf of our client in the Banking Sector, True Solutions is looking for a Business Consultant - Business Continuity/Risk Management.

Business Consultant - Business Continuity/Risk Management – Job Description

• Responsibility for the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Plan Development/Maintenance, to implement appropriate BCM contingency plans and associated controls
• Prepare business lines for potential disruption through communication and reporting processes re: Incident Management, Business Continuity and Recovery Strategy within area(s) of responsibility
• Coordinates tactical activities of BCM including:
• Complete Business Impact Assessments (BIA) to understand the impact of process failures
• Remain apprised of environmental and potential business impacting BCM related risks
• Conducts BCM exercises to validate planning assumptions and test controls (including work area recovery, contact exercises and simulations as required)
• Advise and recommend on continuity strategies in the identification of risks, the determination of risk tolerances, the selection of appropriate recovery strategies
• Identify gaps in application capabilities requirements working with the business and IT to resolve the gap through acceptance, work arounds or an enhancement project
• Ensures all Business Continuity Plans conform with Enterprise BCM standards
• Provide analysis and insights on platform specific KRI’s to support management reporting and investigate and resolve deficiencies
• Partnering with EBCM Centralized team, Regional and Business Line Executive to create, coordinate and maintain a multi-discipline Incident Management Team to provide a resilient response to incidents
• Track outstanding audit items or regulatory findings relative to the respective business lines, as they relate to BCM, assuring established timelines are met
• Secretary to the Business Line(s) Regional Incident Management Team, maintaining a working relationship/liaison with other Crisis Management Teams
• Support business change initiatives as it relates to BCM, including completion of associated BIA, BCP and required recovery testing
• Support key relationship managers and GSMs: ensures monitoring of ongoing supplier performance and collecting and reviewing evidences of SOC reports and other monitoring activities as specified in Enterprise Third Party Supplier Risk Management Standards
• Ensure WM third party supplier contracts in Ivalua are mapped to appropriate SRMAs
• Coordinate with contract owners and SMO to bring contracts not supported by SRMA into compliance with Enterprise Third Party Supplier Risk Management Standards and Enterprise Third Party Risk Management Policy
• Documentation of the processes mentioned above

Business Consultant - Business Continuity/Risk Management – Mandatory Skills

• University Degree - preferred Business or Accounting/Finance designation
• Knowledge, skill and background in BCM, supplier/vendor management or compliance functions is a strong asset along with BCP Web, Enterprise Archer (SRMA) and/or iValua tools an asset
• Very strong with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work & execute under tight timelines and act with sense of urgency and demonstrates an ability to drive deliverables to completion
• Ability to partner effectively with senior management and multiple collaborators; superior communication skills and ability to present information effectively to various audiences
• Strong problem solving, analytical (including qualitative and quantitative analysis) and research skills are essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Job description
As a Franchise Business Consultant, you will be responsible for managing your region and their respective franchise partners. You will help your franchise partners fulfill the Booster Juice brand promise “To offer premium products while providing an extraordinary customer experience in a clean and safe environment”. You will lead your region in operations, staffing, customer satisfaction, product quality, financial performance, and team development. You will be based out of Montreal and support Booster Juice’s growth into the Quebec market. Most of all, you'll help both corporate office and franchise partners achieve organizational goals.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish and build a trusting relationship with franchise partners by conducting valuable and purposeful restaurant visits to improve business results, identify business opportunities to improve sales growth, profitability, and customer service
• Manage with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values of Booster Juice
• Ensure that team members are performing effectively, standards are met, while providing exceptional customer service that moves customer through efficiently
• Coach the franchise partners within your region to deliver an extraordinary customer experience
• Motivate and support the franchise partners within the region to develop and implement action plans that meet operational and organizational objectives. Follow up consistently to ensure accountability to plans
• Review store environments and key business performance indicators within your region
• Identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide coaching to the franchise partner and team to take action and achieve operational goals
• Actively problem solve and remove obstacles for your region with the intent to drive positive change and influence the customer experience
• Leading all areas of new restaurant openings
• To be an external resource to support region-wide operations in the field with relation to other departments such as Marketing, Real Estate, and Store Development
• Establish business goals and financial targets with franchise partner to drive top line sales
• Conduct brand promise reports to ensure adherence to brand standards
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Required knowledge and skills

• Must be fluent in French and English
• Organizational and planning skills
• Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment
• Detail Oriented
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to influence business partners at all levels
• Ability to travel, including overnight as required
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• Must be flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening, and weekends
• Travel expectation of 25% of the time to be out of market
• Food Handing Certificate

Summary of Experience

• Progressive QSR/retail experience (5 years)
• Regional Manager or equivalent level position (5 years)

· Business Development and Financial analysis (3 years)
· Training and development experience (3 years)
· Proficient in excel, Microsoft word, outlook, and power point

Location: Montreal, Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Business Consultant who offers advice, information, insights, and recommendations to assist clients in achieving their objectives and resolving challenges. They provide guidance on various aspects of business to optimize performance and drive success. You will play a crucial role in helping organizations improve their performance and efficiency. A business consultant's responsibilities include:

- Assessing clients' needs, goals, and challenges to understand the areas where improvement or change is required.

- Identifying problems or inefficiencies within the organization's processes, systems, or structure that hinder productivity or growth.

- Conducting thorough analysis, which may involve data gathering, market research, interviews, and observation, to understand the root causes of the identified issues.

- Developing strategies and recommendations to address the identified problems or capitalize on opportunities for growth. This may involve developing new business models, restructuring departments, implementing new technologies, or improving existing processes.

- Assisting clients in implementing the recommended solutions by providing guidance, support, and training to ensure successful execution.

- Helping organizations manage change effectively by facilitating communication, garnering collaborator buy-in, and addressing resistance to change.

- Monitoring the implementation of solutions and measuring their effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics. Adjusting strategies as needed to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service, delivering results, and demonstrating expertise and value.

- Staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide clients with the most relevant and effective solutions.

- Managing consulting projects, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

- Communicating findings, recommendations, and progress updates effectively to clients, collaborators, and team members through written reports, presentations, and meetings.

- Identifying and pursuing opportunities for new business, including networking, prospecting, and proposal development.

Overall, a business consultant needs strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of business principles and practices. You must be able to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to drive positive change and achieve measurable results.

Business Consultant Requirements:
-Degree in business administration or related field required.
-Previous experience in business consulting preferred.
-MSc or MA in a specialized business field beneficial.
-Certification as management consultant is a plus.
-Strong research and data collection skills.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Knowledge of diverse business areas such as IT, HR, training, and marketing.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
-Familiar with a wide range of business management software such as business invoicing programs, word processing programs, CRM, database, and asset management software.

If you possess a passion for driving business success through strategic consulting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

*****We appreciate all the candidates interested in the position, but only those qualified will be contacted. *****

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Position Title: Junior Business Consultant

St. John’s, NL

About Pedal and Shift

Pedal & Shift Consulting specializes in providing strategy support and executing business development for technical services, engineering and construction companies in the energy and construction sectors. We tailor our services to help position clients in the market and generate economic, social and environmental impact. With proficiency in strategy and leadership, we empower companies by helping them nurture partnerships, strengthen decision-making, and seize opportunities.

We have a passion for the renewable energy sector and enabling the global energy transition. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, we are well positioned to assist Atlantic Canadian and European companies pursue opportunities in both regions. There is immense potential on both sides of the Atlantic and we are excited to support companies in navigating the wealth of opportunities.

Position Overview

Pedal and Shift Consulting is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Consultant to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in consulting and business development, supporting a variety of projects and clients. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of consultants and contribute to the development and execution of client strategies, research, business planning, project implementations, and some supportive administrative activities.

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes relevant to client projects and business development.
• Client Support: Assist in the development and execution of client strategies and plans. Consult directly with clients to determine their needs and evaluate how Pedal & Shift can address them.
• Project Management: Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of projects. Assist in preparing project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, maintaining our website, and maintaining project files.
• Participate in industry events: Attend events on behalf of Pedal & Shift and our clients. Pedal & Shift is a member of econext, Tech NL, the St. John’s Board of Trade, the Ocean Supercluster, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, potentially remotely
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for learning and taking on new challenges
• Knowledge and experience with construction, engineering, and technology industries an asset

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic consulting and team environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple industries
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members
• Industry event participation
• Professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks of paid annual leave (including vacation, sick and family leave)
• Health/Dental Insurance (after 3 months’ probation)
• Annual salary $47,000

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience through to . For any questions related to this position email .

At Pedal and Shift we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We will be considering applications as they are received, and the job competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 per year

Work In person

Our client, Alberta Health, has an immediate requirement for two (2) Senior Business Systems Analysts - eHealth Modernization - 100% remote. The successful sub-contractor(s) will start in September for a 24 month contract. There is a possible 12 month contract extension available for the successful sub-contractor(s).

NOTES ON Location:
For this requisition, the resource will be able to work remotely, however must perform the work from within Canada for network and security reasons.

We will pay the successful candidate(s) $95 per hourfor an independent sub-contractor.

If you meet ALL of the mandatory requirements and would like to be submitted, please email your resume and we will contact you to discuss in more detail. We thank all candidates for applying, however only those candidates whom we feel meet all the mandatory requirements will be contacted.

Requisition ID:176324

CL-Business Consultant - Senior (eHealth Ecosystem Modernization)

Open

Closing Date:07-Sept-2023

Closing Time (MT):02:00 PM

Location of Work: 100% remote

Project Overview:

The Alberta Provincial eHealth Strategy is an important first step to align the eHealth ecosystem under a common vision and is intended to set the direction and actionable plan for the future. The eHealth Strategy is anchored on improving the patient’s journey of care, with an integrated eHealth ecosystem purpose-built to revolve around them, where patients and providers are empowered with the information and tools to enable high-quality care delivery and the achievement of better health outcomes.

To enable the eHealth Strategy, the eHealth Ecosystem Modernization program establishes the priorities to modernize Alberta’s digital backbone supporting key modernization programs such as Alberta Netcare, MyHealth Records and Public Health.

The eHealth Ecosystem Modernization program is a complex portfolio of projects and services involving a number of governance bodies and collaborator groups, with multiple eHealth modernization work streams happening in parallel, including but not limited to shared services, identity management, cloud technologies, applications, repositories, data integration and messaging.

Description of Services:

• Lead, facilitate and document strategic plans and priorities, aligning to Department vision;
• Identify projects to achieve this vision;
• Facilitate collaborator workshops and focus groups;
• Prepare and present strategies and information to steering committees and project groups;
• Prepare and deliver presentations about initiatives or issues to executives and staff, steering committees, project groups and Service Alberta personnel and other collaborators;
• Assist with risk management and issues management
• Develop and execute change management plans and communication plans
• Develop business cases through a consultative approach with business sponsors and key collaborators, identifying benefits and performance measure indicators;
• Document initiative/project backgrounds, descriptions, environmental analyses, financial modeling, alternatives, impacts, risks, cost-benefit analyses, recommendations, implementation strategies, and approval processes;
• Provide quality assurance services throughout the business case development to ensure completeness and consistency of documentation, which could include content review;
• Identify risks associated with business cases and their implementation; and
• Integrate and align multiple business cases; understand and document dependencies

Estimated Workdays:494
Estimated On Call/Standby or Overtime Hours per Month:0

# of Optional Extensions:1

Maximum Duration of Extension: 1 Year

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• identifying and documenting business requirements: 6 years (required)
• defining and documenting clinical workflows: 6 years (required)
• planning and conducting requirements gathering workshops: 5 years (required)
• implementation of complex multi-vendor, IT solutions: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

• Who we are:

MAVES International Software provides advanced application solutions for 3rd Party Logistics services providers who support the warehousing and transportation requirements of multiple clients. Our flagship offering ViewPoint Logistics™, which includes both WMS and TMS functions, enables the 3PL service provider to manage their operations in real time using simple, powerful tools that will improve the agility and profitability of their business

Role:

As a member of the MAVES Business Services group, experience in 3rd Party Logistics (WMS, TMS, Supply Chain Execution) is fundamental and mandatory. The Business Services group provide and facilitate client facing services including account management, project management, training, applications consulting, and applications validation testing.

We are looking for a detail oriented, pro-active team player and self-starter with strong skills in communication and analysis. You are equally comfortable communicating with external industry people and internal technical people. You require little supervision to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities may include:

· Determine and document user requirements for business processes.

· Manage multiple projects and activities of varying complexity while under time constraints

· Assist with Quality Assurance & software application testing, as required, to ensure the product meets the functional specification and ergonomic standards established by Maves

· Documentation including: Processes, Client Requirements, Training Materials, User Guides, Project Plans, and Technical & functional Specifications.

· Help establish and document methods for testing business applications

· Work closely with key customers to keep them updated on process changes designed to improve service

· Be the first line of communication with customer issues, helping manage client expectations

· Work with project managers to develop new project plans and see them through to completion

· Responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism with clients and working to establish a positive rapport with all

· Research new training materials and methodologies that will enhance our internal and client focussed training procedures

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree or similar community college certification preferred.

· Min 3+ years of work experience in Logistics and Warehousing industry in a similar or complimentary capacity

· Experience working in a client/customer facing role within a supply chain or software organization and experience with Business Requirements Analysis.

· Working experience with WMS and TMS systems.

· Practical application ability with Microsoft Office and Google cloud

· Experience with databases and sequel queries would be beneficial

· Detail oriented with advanced problem solving and analytic skills

· Excellent listening and interpretation skills

· Extensive user testing and project management experience

· Excellent English written and verbal communication skills as well as strong presentation skills

· Excellent team-building, organization and leadership skills and a desire to join a diverse workforce

· Technical background and knowledge would be beneficial

· Experience with Maves’ ViewPoint LogisticstmSoftware would be beneficial

Primary Location: Greater Toronto Area (preferred)

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: Occasional

If the following describes you then send us your resume …

You are excited to drive change, have a passion to create the best solutions, to solve problems, to continually improve your work, and to rise to any challenge

• You are a keen learner and you enjoy the challenge of the unknown
• You have a strong work ethic, and are motivated by a job well done
• You are a great team player

NOTE: As part of the application process, each applicant must attach to his/her resume along with a cover letter that at a minimum addresses the following questions:

• What interests you about this particular opportunity?
• How familiar are you of the 3rd Party Logistics industry?
• Have you experience with WMS Software?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON