SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONS at BDC in Montréal, Quebec, Canada

SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR, OPERATIONS Location: Montreal 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 personaldays, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closedfrom December 25 to January 1 A hybridwork 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 advisory mandates focused on improving business performance through process optimization, digital enablement and intelligent use of management systems and data. This role targets experienced professionals who can bridge business processes, technologies (ERP, operational systems, analytics, AI) and change management to help SMEs increase productivity, scalability and decision quality. The Advisor manages end‑to‑end project delivery, acts as a subject matter expert, supports solution development and, when required, contributes to business development activities. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Deliver standard and customized advisory mandates focused on: Business process optimization Operational performance improvement Digital transformation of operations Intelligent use of data, automation and AI to support decision‑making Design and implement pragmatic, technology‑enabled solutions adapted to SME realities, including: Optimization of management systems (ERP, MES, CRM, WMS, BI tools) Integration of digital tools to support planning, execution and performance monitoring Identification of high‑value use cases for automation, analytics and artificial intelligence Manage project delivery by: Defining scope, objectives, roadmap and deliverables Monitoring budget, schedule, risks and quality Ensuring high professional standards and measurable client impact Act as a subject matter expert in operational efficiency, digital operations and emerging technologies by: Staying current on market trends related to management software, data, automation and AI Contributing to the evolution of practice methodologies, tools and offerings Contribute to business development by: Supporting client diagnostics and needs assessments Providing input to custom proposals and solution design Supporting Client Partners in positioning value‑added, technology‑enabled solutions Work closely with internal partners (Client Partners, Account Managers, Consultants, Business Advisors) to: Transfer knowledge and best practices Co‑deliver complex mandates Build internal capability around digital operational excellence Participate in practice outreach by: Developing thought leadership and marketing content Presenting at internal or external events Actively promoting the practice’s expertise and offerings WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, information systems, industrial engineering or related field MBA or relevant professional designation is an asset Minimum 10 years of experience in a consulting or advisory environment, with demonstrated exposure to: Business process re‑engineering Operational performance improvement Digital transformation of operations Core Expertise Strong expertise in business process analysis and optimization, beyond purely technical or engineering approaches Solid understanding of management and operational systems, such as: ERP (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Acomba, etc.) MES / WMS / CRM Business intelligence and performance dashboards Experience with technology selection, implementation support or optimization is a strong asset Digital, Data & AI Orientation Good understanding of how data, analytics, automation and artificial intelligence can support: Productivity gains Better decision‑making Process standardization and scalability Ability to identify realistic, high‑value AI or automation use cases in an SME context (not hype‑driven) Comfort collaborating with IT, software vendors and digital specialists, without needing to be a technical developer Consulting & Delivery Skills Proven ability to manage and deliver both standard and custom consulting mandates Strong project management skills and understanding of professional services delivery best practices Ability to translate complex concepts (processes, data, systems, AI) into clear, actionable recommendations for executives and managers Client & Relationship Skills Strong client advisory mindset with a clear focus on value creation Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders with emotional intelligence Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution Other Requirements Bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written, in a professional context Willingness to travel within a limited geographic area, with occasional travel across Canada if required 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 environment 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 accessibility@bdc.ca. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.