Business Advisor

Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special!! You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic and dedicated people that are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors and businesses of Mississauga.

Are you a dynamic person looking for a job that combines your creativity and enthusiasm with the opportunity to be part of a growing and changing environment? Can you learn quickly while continuing to recognize and adapt to changing conditions? Would you like to be part of a team that challenges the status quo and continually offers new and innovative ideas? If this is you, then the City of Mississauga Community Services Department has the ideal job for you.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Support Services, and as a key member of the Business Planning section, you will provide professional support services to the divisions within Community Services Department:

• Develop and present business cases, business/operational assessments, cost benefit analyses, and feasibility studies.
• Lead or assist in the management of long-term strategy projects, including developing RFPs, project charters and project plans, and lead public engagement.
• Negotiate partnerships with public, private, and not-for-profit stakeholders.
• Develop innovative proposals for continuous improvement initiatives or new business ideas.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking.
• Undertake financial modelling and data analysis to support operational assessments.
• Provide consultation and advice to Commissioner, Directors and Divisional Management Teams as requested.
• Monitor business plans for key performance measures, and provide guidance and support on multiple lines of business.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• University degree in the areas of Business, Commerce, Economics, Public Administration or equivalent.
• Post-graduate Master’s of Business Administration, Master’s in Public Administration/Policy and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation are considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in management/strategy/operational consulting.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the development and analysis of business plans/cases and strategic plans.
• Experience working in the government sector. Direct municipal experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated and proven abilities to lead consecutive, multi-stakeholder-driven projects, with above average project management skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and leadership skills are required, as are excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to function in a team environment as well as work independently is a must.
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex and voluminous information into succinct written reports and presentations.
• Strong experience in conducting primary and secondary research, data collection/synthesis and financial analysis/modelling is a must.
• Excellent computer skills, with above average abilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing strategic or operational projects with demonstrated ability to deliver on-time quality results.
• Proven ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and ability to multi-task are a must.
• Primarily office environment. Prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and screens.