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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 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...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Business Advisor Human Resources BDC Advisory Services delivers standard and customized advisory services projects within the human resources expertise with a strong focus on highquality professional solutions that help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He or she adapts easily to the diverse realities of SMEs and quickly identifies their needs.
In a context of accelerated digital transformation the person also plays a key role in supporting organizations in the strategic and responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into their HR and management practices.
The Senior Business Advisor manages project delivery provides subjectmatter expertise and sales support and contributes to the promotion and continuous evolution of the advisory services offering.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Provide sales support by conducting HR needs assessments for clients including issues related to digital transformation and AI and by contributing to the development of customized service proposals.
Manage project execution by overseeing scope budget timelines and objectives and by ensuring quality assurance of project deliverables.
Act as a human resources subjectmatter expert and stay current on emerging trends particularly AI applications in people management to support the development and evolution of advisory solutions and tools.
Support executives and managers in the reflection adoption and integration of AI into HR practices particularly in relation to process optimization (recruitment talent management performance management learning and development).
Work closely with the Client Partners to facilitate knowledge transfer support the implementation of recommended solutions deliver projects and identify opportunities for new mandates.
Contribute to the visibility and outreach of the advisory services specialty by developing content tools or awarenessbuilding initiatives related to HR best practices.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Human Resources Industrial Relations or any other relevant field.
CRHACRIA designation considered an asset.
More than 10 years of experience in a consulting firm or within SMEs including significant experience in talent management and oneonone executive or management coaching.
Strong business development skills combined with a high ability to communicate and simplify complex concepts adapting messages to diverse audiences.
Ability to design pragmatic solutions tailored to the realities of SMEs including recommendations related to the transformation of HR practices and the integration of AI.
Strong interest in new technologies and the ability to clearly explain AIrelated challenges and opportunities to executives and managers without an overly technical approach.
Strong client orientation and customer service mindset focused on value creation and tangible impact for clients.
Proven ability to manage and deliver both standard and customized consulting projects.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices in a professional services environment.
Excellent communication presentation and influencing skills along with the ability to contribute to outreach promotion and business development activities.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in both French and English.
Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas 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 .
While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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