Strategic Business Improvement Manager

The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 117,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. We provide a collaborative, dynamic and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program, supporting and inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a permanent full-time Strategic Business Improvements Manager. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and will be responsible for developing a process improvement program, overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of strategic business process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma and Project Management Professional tools and methodologies. This position offers a thriving environment for candidates who enjoy working with a collaborative team, solving complex problems, and bringing fresh perspectives. Candidates should have a passion for creating efficiencies by reducing process waste and integrating technologies that support operational areas and, ultimately, the public services they provide.

In addition, this position leads and supervises a small but mighty administrative team who are responsible for the support service functions of the Engineering Department. Their insight into customer service interactions will be a valuable resource in developing a process improvement program.

Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate degree Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline; Lean Six Sigma experience and credentials; registered with a relevant professional designation, such as CPA/MBA, P.Eng., PMP or PROSCI Change Management and six years experience in a combination of program, project and operational management.

In addition, candidates must also have demonstrated initiative and ability to develop, communicate, and implement successful strategic initiatives for multiple constituents with sometimes conflicting/competing objectives and goals; proven track record of innovative and strategic decision making and experience in implementing change with new procedures and practices; and possess significant hands on leadership in budgeting and accounting within the public sector environment.

The annual salary for this exempt position is 101,115 - $116,650 and an excellent benefits package. Role profile and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by end of day Monday, May 22, 2023 quoting competition 23130 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [email protected]. We thank all applicants for applying.