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OverviewAs a senior innovation advisor within Innovation Services, you’ll work under the direction of the Manager, Innovation Services to provide confidential advice and guidance to executive leadership on operations, strategic initiatives, business process improvement projects, outcomes and implementation plans for business or technical change initiatives.Through research, business knowledge, project management, change management, and business process improvement expertise, you’ll guide executive leadership in decision making, problem solving, and direction. In this role, you’ll also determine business and technical improvement opportunities that will increase operational effectiveness and deliver value to the business.How you’ll make a difference: You’ll help keep WorkSafeBC responsive to the needs of B.C. workers and employersWhere you’ll workAt WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.What you'll doAs a senior innovation advisor you will:Create and evaluate alternatives, engage in continuous assessment and improvement to develop solutions, and guide appropriate decisions regarding processes, while exercising financial prudence, confidentiality and discretionLead strategic planning with divisional and departmental business unitsPlan, schedule work, facilitate, and develop realistic action plans and while having to be sensitive to other priorities, time constraints, resource availability and confidentialityDevelop change management plans and lead change activities to implement business solutionsUnderstand organizational issues, plan, research, and present solutions to senior managementRead and comprehend financial policy and technical documents, analyze facts and make impartial, systematic, well-reasoned recommendationsAnticipate and plan for future requirements of the organization and stakeholders as well as evaluate new technologies which may assist in meeting those future requirementsIs this a good fit for you?We’re looking for someone who can:Provide advice and expertise to executive leadership on business process improvement initiatives, research and participate in the implementation of business process changes, new or changed business models and their impactsComplete program reviews of current business operations and provide thorough and objective analysis using all available data to determine optimal efficiency from different perspectives ensuring process efficiencyConduct client and stakeholder impact assessments, training needs analysis and client working group planning, documentation and schedulingIdentify risks to the organization and stakeholders; provide advice to management on issues related to business continuity planningDevelop and deliver presentations to senior management and stakeholders on critical issues, priorities, and initiativesYour background and experienceA master’s degree in business administration or equivalent combination of experience and educationA Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation is an assetImportant to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the criminal record clearance.Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in CanadaWorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of serviceBenefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending accountOptional leave arrangementsDevelopment opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)Learn more: Find out .Salary: $116,186 - $141,166/annuallyWant to apply?Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.WorkSafeBC
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