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Specialist, Process Improvement (Closed)

Job Highlights

City Vaughan

Type Direct Hire

Salary $115,000

About the Opportunity

• Accountable for leading process improvement initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders
• Analyzing data and variable interdependencies, support defining project scope, develop action plans, and gaining all stakeholders’ agreement for proposed solutions
• Plan and lead various meetings with project teams to develop, document and refine workflows to improve existing operations and processes
• Document processes in formats that support staff training and communication
• Analyze existing work practices, identify process improvement opportunities and establish clear productivity measures and targets which can be accurately tracked and reported.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate internal controls are in place for any new processes or change to processes
•  Develop and maintain a framework for documenting, diagnosing processes to achieve seamless integration across workflows developed by various working groups
• Provide consultative and analytical process support to working groups and planning committees
• Provide updates and presentations to planning committees and leadership teams
• Drive results in implementation and maintenance by ensuring that best practices related to Lean management are incorporated into the processes for workflows
•  Create, implement, and maintain structures that support continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Actively monitor project risks to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address in advance
• Liaise with all areas of the organization to collect information and share expertise
• Collaborate regularly with other teams across the organization as necessary to support knowledge sharing and teamwork
• Be a champion of organizational project

About You

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt (Black Belt preferred)
• Formal training in Project Management, PMP certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience of the whole project life cycle, able to operate effectively in the initial discovery stage, through to the implementation stage, and at each stage in between
• Expert knowledge and proven capabilities to deliver on Process Improvement initiatives
• Strong influencing skills with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority • Strong presentation skills
• Experience as a Process/Continuous Improvement Specialist at an intermediate level in an energy, oil, utility or construction environment preferred
• Change Management experience an asset
• Demonstrated experience in preparing cross-functional process maps, value stream maps, preparing reports to communicate recommendations, project status, and scheduled plans
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated expertise in group facilitation
• Solid ability to create and maintain strong relationships across the organizational at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex or new ideas into clear messages
• Ability to produce polished and professional documentation
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to foster a change environment and facilitate employees in embracing change

Salary
$90000/year

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.