Senior Business Consultant

Job Description

Position Description:

Are you ready to help clients solve their most complex problems? This is your opportunity to join our British Columbia based business consulting team to solve today’s most pressing challenges as part of a growing practice. Benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, training and development programs, and flexible work schedules and locations.
Our 3,000 business and strategic IT consultants deliver the insights, capabilities, and advisory services that clients need to bridge competing short-term and long-term business imperatives. This enables our clients to pivot quickly in response to constant change while simultaneously building for future success.
With a growing business consulting practice in Western Canada, these are exciting times for CGI, and we are looking for individuals with a bias towards action to join our team. Consider applying if you are motivated by an ever-changing environment, are always interested in learning something new and are based in either Victoria of Vancouver.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As a Senior Business Consultant, you will work closely with senior organizational leaders to articulate and solve key business problems using the variety of tools and methods you have in your toolbox. You will plan, coordinate and lead client engagements and have a proven track record of doing this with other organizations. Additionally, you know how important people are to ensuring that an organization can change successfully and come well-versed in change management tools and methodologies.
Primary responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies and plans to address client challenges;
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders as you deliver projects across client organizations;
• Creatively problem solve to address risks and challenges to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the expectations of your clients;
• Engage and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization so project outcomes are successfully implemented;
• Ensure that the people side of change is considered in your engagements by providing change management leadership, tools and methodologies;
• Engage in business development activities by working with clients to identify other areas where we can partner with them to drive business value;
• Implement new tools and practices with the other members of the business consulting team that you have found highly effective in your client engagements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or relevant field with an excellent academic record;
• 5+ years of consulting experience, either for a private consulting firm or in an internal consulting service capacity;
• Proven track record of leading teams using your ability to influence rather than authority;
• Can point to specific strategies that you led the development of that have been implemented at other organizations;
• Experience creating change strategies and plans, including stakeholder analysis, risk management and mitigation;
• Facilitation experience, with ability to design and implement working sessions to uncover solutions across multiple partners and competing initiatives;
• Solid understanding of project management methodology and project lifecycles;
• Proficient with Microsoft products, including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;
• Experience working with BC government, especially the Ministry of Health or Health related government agencies would be an asset.
Desired Certifications:
• PROSCI or other equivalent change management certification;
Professional Attributes:
• Exceptional analytical and strategic problem solving skills;
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English;
• Exceptional personal skills and able to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders;
• Consistent track record of achieving results in complex business environments;
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licensure and certification. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range in British Columbia is $75,000 - $150,000.
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Skills:

• Change Management
• English
• Facilitation
• Management Consulting
• Leadership

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
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