Operations Initiatives Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Hydro

Manitoba Hydro

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Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OPERATIONS INITIATIVES SPECIALIST

WINNIPEG

_ Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers_

_ Great Benefits_

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Definedbenefit pension plan.
Nineday work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

- and community.

Flextime and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

We are seeking an Operations Initiatives Specialists to join our Business Solutions Department. The Operations Initiatives
Specialists is responsible for driving continuous improvement to support improved and efficient performance across the Operations
Business Unit, through the implementation of prioritized initiatives.

_ Responsibilities:
_
and weaknesses, use data to show performance and identify opportunities, assess, and validate to determine if
countermeasures or solutions have successfully fulfilled requirements and recommend adjustments as required.

Communicate and operationalize solutions, incorporating change management processes.
Act as a point of contact for stakeholders outside of Operations.
Support corporate strategic initiatives; lead, facilitate and coordinate Operations requirements.
Lead and manage competing resources and priorities, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of initiatives.
Develop initiative teams, lead, direct work and effectively communicate requirements analysis, insights and plans to

- cross-functional team members.

Provide Operations Initiatives expertise and guidance, deliver ongoing initiative support to internal customers across the

Operations Business Unit.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships and knowledge necessary to assess and understand the longerterm,

- strategic needs of internal customers.

Develop, document, and communicate results through formal presentations to senior management.

_ Qualifications:
_

A fouryear degree in a related discipline from a university of recognized standing plus five years of directly related experience

OR a two-year diploma in Business or other relevant discipline including a minimum of seven years experience.

Proven demonstrable experience, training or certification in process improvement, continuous improvement, Lean, Lean Six

Sigma and Six Sigma.

Proven demonstrated directly related experience using continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including, but not

limited to, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, process analysis tools, such as flowcharts, process maps, SIPOC, value stream
maps, standard operating procedures, and others.

Three plus years of directly related business analysis experience includes process, data, costbenefit, gap analysis in

supporting the delivery of projects in a cross-functional environment.

Proven demonstrated direct experience and ability to break down and decompose complex processes and data sets and

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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ambiguous problems to tell meaningful business stories and effectively communicate complex analysis or results to leadership
teams.

Excellent analytical, conceptual and system thinking skills with demonstrated aptitude and experience in ability to exercise

sound judgement when making decisions related to the development and implementation of impactful initiatives.

Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple activities within strict timelines.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build trust & influence.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal stakeholders with the ability to establish and maintain

- effective working relationships with senior management and staff throughout the corporation.- including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

Proficiency with current software for collaboration, flowcharting, project scheduling and progress monitoring, and reporting.
Comprehensive understanding and experience with key performance indicators would be an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic planning would be an asset.
Knowledge of utility operational activities and requirements.
Excellent understanding of Safety, Health & Environment standards, and policies.

_ Salary Range_
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $41.77-$57.63 Hourly,
$80,036.06-$110,438.64 Annually.

We thank you for your interest and