Job description

Our vision is to be the global leader in outstanding venues and events with a mandate to generate economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia through prudent management of public facilities.

Join our team!

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, is hiring a Strategic Business Advisor to be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and communicating meaningful information, and making recommendations to support the strategic decision-making process.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Strategic Business Advisor facilitates and provides input to the development of PavCo’s strategic plans, processes and practices, and participates in initiatives that support PavCo’s business plans. This position is relied upon to build strong relationships, and to coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders of PavCo.

You have been described as a professional with a strong analytical ability, critical reasoning, strategic thinking, and organizational skills. This position requires specialized knowledge of strategic and business planning concepts and techniques, and the ability to apply them in a practical manner, the knowledge of project management methodology, research and analytical skills and strong report writing ability

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a wide variety of strategic issues, projects and communications related to the offices of the CEO and COO;
• Facilitates and helps execute on PavCo’s strategic planning process in partnership with the CEO and COO;
• Provides input into the development of strategies and plans to support the Corporation’s business plans and scorecard measures. Provides project focused support to help advance organizational strategic goals and objectives;
• Works with key stakeholders across the organization in assessing and recommending continuous improvement opportunities that align with the organization’s strategic priorities;
• Supports PavCo’s business units as they prepare their annual business plans to ensure integration of strategic priorities and alignment across the organization;
• Cultivates strong relationships internally and with external partners to maintain and advance identified priorities and key initiatives;
• Facilitates organizational decision making in collaboration with relevant business units;
• Conducts organization reviews to identify areas of opportunity, to evaluate operational effectiveness and provide recommendations based on emerging trends;
• Develops project handover plans and manages the transition of projects from strategic initiatives stage into business operations for execution, adoption and/or ongoing maintenance;
• Can toggle between strategic and tactical as needed; manages conflicting priorities and projects with tight deadlines effectively managing and providing oversight as needed;
• Analyzes, implements and communicates recommendations on strategic and complex issues, as well as working on projects that involve areas of PavCo operations;
• Summarizes and briefs the CEO, COO and Senior Leadership Team on arising issues impacting PavCo.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience within public sector and corporate strategy management;
• Experience providing progressive business planning with executives, Boards, Government and various internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills with a consultative approach;
• Knowledge and experience with change management skills;
• Superb communication and influencing skills and the ability to distill complex information into a compelling story;
• Strong relationship building skills across all levels of the organization.

The Strategic Business Advisor will naturally align with our five core values:

• Accountability
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Service Excellence
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity

What PavCo offers:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Hybrid working environment
• Engaging work and kind colleagues

HOW TO APPLY:
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you are interested in working at a fun, fast-paced and unique environment where you can make a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the Apply Now button.

At PavCo, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

thepredictables.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, thepredictables.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, thepredictables.com is the ideal place to find your next job.