Business Planner

**Position Summary**:
**BUSINESS PLANNER**

**JOB ID: 5888**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**BUSINESS PLANNER**:
$72,479.17 - $83,518.06 Annually

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Project Delivery, the Business Planner collaborates on the management of projects within Operational Services including resource allocation and execution. The position is accountable for assigned business improvement projects from inception to completion and facilitates project meetings across Operations and cross-functional teams. He/she/they support the Supervisor in developing strategies to manage organizational changes effectively and assists in preparation of reports for Operational and Executive leadership, Board of Directors on branch project planning, scope, delivery, and KPIs.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with course emphasis in business planning, program/process development.
- Sound experience in project management, process development, operational data analysis and reporting.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, principles and practices of business planning and program/process development and implementation.
- Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s mandate, programs, operating requirements, and strategic objectives.
- Ability to assess requirements, think conceptually and support the development and implementation of effective business and program plans and strategies to achieve key priorities and objectives.
- Ability to coordinate assignments and projects involving consultation with staff and external groups, meet deadlines and identify key milestones or measures of success.
- Ability to establish a high level of rapport with senior managers, staff, and external partners in order to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Effective analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, ability to present information clearly and concisely

**How to Apply**:
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We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.