Strategic Business Advisor

2 weeks ago

Strathcona County, Canada ARROW Utilities Full time

_ARROW Utilities, a Capital Region Commission_ is a regional services Commission providing wastewater transmission and treatment to nearly 400,000 people in 13 municipalities surrounding the City of Edmonton. ARROW owns and operates 200 km of wastewater transmission lines, 5 pumping stations, and the main wastewater treatment plant. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, cost efficient, and environmentally responsible wastewater transmission and treatment service.

**OPPORTUNITY**

There is an exciting opportunity to join our team. This position reports to the Director of Information and Strategic Services, and is primarily responsible for:
Ø **Strategic Planning**: Develop and facilitate a planning cycle inclusive of a strategic plan, corporate business plans, departmental plans, and annual performance plans that align with organizational goals.

Ø **Coordination and Alignment**: Ensure organizational activities are aligned and not conducted in silos. Support directors in integrating strategic priorities into day-to-day practices and long-term resourcing.

Ø **Reporting and Transparency**: Develop mechanisms for regular reporting, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Ø **Continuous Improvement**: Promote a continuous improvement model, ensuring that work is completed with defensible intent and purpose.

Ø **New Business Models**: Support the integration of new business practices into ongoing operations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, and organizational leadership.
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of business planning, facilitation, performance management, and reporting frameworks.
- Have experience in continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
- Be proficient in data analysis and reporting.
- Possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Have strong organizational and project management skills.
- Be a self-starter, able to work under mínimal supervision, exercise good judgment, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaborative across teams, with an aptitude to influence and drive change.
- Be highly organized, motivated, honest, and willing to learn.
- Possess advanced skills with the Microsoft Suite.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $71,437.00-$92,398.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- As there is no public transit to our plant, do you have access to a vehicle to transport you to work?
- In 200 words or less, please describe a continuous improvement project you were part of.
- Do you have experience working at either a municipal government, agency or commission, or with a board of directors?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Strathcona County, AB T8L 6K1

Application deadline: 2024-11-15
Expected start date: 2025-01-06

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