BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION ADVISOR

BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION ADVISOR

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan.

- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business Optimization Advisor to join the Business Solutions Department in

Winnipeg, MB. You will responsible for driving continuous improvement to support improved and efficient performance across the

COO Business Units, through the implementation of prioritized initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Lead complex business unit initiatives: Plan, execute, deliver, apply critical thinking and analytical skills to assess strengths

and weaknesses, use data to show performance and identify opportunities, assess, and validate to determine if

countermeasures or solutions have successfully fulfilled requirements and recommend adjustments as required.

- Communicate and operationalize solutions, incorporating change management processes.

- Act as a point of contact for stakeholders outside of Operations and Asset Planning and Delivery.

- Support corporate strategic initiatives; lead, facilitate and coordinate Operations requirements.

- Lead and manage competing resources and priorities, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of initiatives.

- Develop initiative teams, lead, direct work and effectively communicate requirements analysis, insights and plans to

cross-functional team members.

- Provide Business Optimization expertise and guidance, deliver on-going initiative support to internal customers across the

Operations and Asset Planning and Delivery Business Units.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships and knowledge necessary to assess and understand the longer-term,

strategic needs of internal customers.

- Develop, document, and communicate results through formal presentations to senior management.

Qualifications:

- A four-year degree in a related discipline from a university of recognized standing plus five years of directly related

experience;

OR

- A two-year diploma in Business or other relevant discipline including a minimum of seven years experience.

- Proven demonstrable experience, training or certification in process improvement, continuous improvement, Lean, Lean Six

Sigma and Six Sigma.

- Proven demonstrated directly related experience using continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including, but not

limited to, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, process analysis tools, such as flowcharts, process maps, SIPOC, value stream

maps, standard operating procedures, and others.

- Three plus years of directly related business analysis experience includes process, data, cost-benefit, gap analysis in

supporting the delivery of projects in a cross-functional environment.

- Proven demonstrated direct experience and ability to break down and decompose complex processes and data sets and

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ambiguous problems to tell meaningful business stories and effectively communicate complex analysis or results to leadership

teams.

- Excellent analytical, conceptual and system thinking skills with demonstrated aptitude and experience in ability to exercise

sound judgement when making decisions related to the development and implementation of impactful initiatives.

- Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple activities within strict timelines.

- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to build trust & influence.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal stakeholders with the ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with senior management and staff throughout the corporation.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in enterprise IT applications and platforms; Strong skills with Microsoft Office,

including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

- Proficiency with current software for collaboration, flowcharting, project scheduling and progress monitoring, and reporting.

- Comprehensive understanding and experience with key performance indicators would be an asset.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic planning would be an asset.

- Knowledge of utility operational activities and requirements.

- Excellent understanding of Safety, Health & Environment standards, and policies.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly,

$83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 10, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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