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    Senior Advisor, Continuous Improvement - Montreal, Canada - VIA Rail

    VIA Rail
    VIA Rail Montreal, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Permanent - Full time
    Description
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    Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we're building the future of transportation in Canada.

    Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

    Reporting to the Director, Continuous Improvement, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for optimizing operational and business processes to achieve VIA's objective of controlling the maintenance deficit.

    In collaboration with department managers, the Senior Advisor will support employees in identifying opportunities for process, system or automation improvements.

    The incumbent will also support internal partners in analyzing the impact of new processes, formulating recommendations, and advising various groups on implementation.

    He will be responsible for reconciling results in the field and regularly reporting on the progress of cost reduction and commitment objectives.


    Responsibilities:

    • Contribute to the implementation and management of a continuous improvement program that will allow all VIA employees in maintenance centers, stations, terminals, and offices to submit ideas for continuous improvement affecting various aspects of the organization and pillars of the strategic plan;
    • Responsible for the preparation and delivery of reports analyzing the results that have been measured and validated, as well as the delivery of dashboards illustrating the progress of automation projects and the costs and benefits generated by process optimization and automation projects;
    • Based on in-depth analysis and mapping of current processes and best practice data, reviews existing processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, evaluates and prioritizes needs to ensure standardization and operational optimization, all in line with VIA's strategic plan deliverables;
    • Support internal partners in developing timelines and action plans to ensure implementation of improvement projects and process changes;
    • Manage the communication and change management processes for enhancements and automation projects. Develop communication and change management plan with stakeholders and project status reports;
    • Draws on a range of working practices to implement solutions to complex problems in a timely manner, using creativity where appropriate. Integrates continuous improvement into daily activities, always considering internal controls and required governance.

    Requirements :

    • Bachelor of Engineering;
    • At least 8-10 years' of experience in process, system or automation improvement;
    • Strong experience in change management required (proven method, e.g. continuous improvement) as part of project delivery.

    Competencies:

    • Collaborates with members of various teams. Promotes team spirit; provides constructive feedback, guides others and shares knowledge.
    • Adopts internal partner perspectives to clarify needs and deliver value;
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
    • Ability to interact and work with others;
    • Engages in open and frank discussions on topics that are in the best interest of the organization;
    • Explains concepts clearly and logically;
    • Demonstrates a positive attitude and ability to rally and engage colleagues in the adoption of new processes and systems;
    • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
    • Determines priorities and finds the best ways to use available resources effectively;
    • Makes informed decisions based on careful analysis, experience, and judgment;
    • Adopts a proactive approach, anticipating and resolving problems as they arise;
    • Provides expert advice in his/her discipline;
    • Motivates others by demonstrating a high level of commitment;
    • Is a role model;
    • Influences and convinces others to adopt a different point of view;
    • Ability to adapt to the varied realities of VIA employees across the country to help them find ways to improve their work and the product daily.

    At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

    We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

    If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know.

    Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

    Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

    Why choose VIA Rail?


    • Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
    • Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
    • A close knit team of happy co workers;
    • Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
    • An environment that supports employee health and well being;
    • A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
    • To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
    • First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.
    • Learn more about VIA Rail:
    Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel

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