Consultant, Organizational Improvement

Job description:

The Consultant is accountable to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of multiple functional areas. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to research, develop, recommend and implement strategic and operational programs, policies and procedures regarding SaskPower’s organizational structure, operations and managerial methods; ensuring alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Provide strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while providing creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations of the organization

- Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower’s operations and people

- Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions

- Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences

- Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives

- Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment

- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required

- Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;

- Certification in Business Process Improvement Methodologies (Hammer, Rummler, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) or Prosci Change Management would be considered an asset AND/OR;

- Five (5) years of related experience in strategic collaboration, leading large initiatives and managing teams

- Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower

- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

- Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment

- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills

- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork

- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies

- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered