Business Operations guru turning Consultant

Job Purpose

Business Consulting at Meira requires a deep understanding of business operations to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation through process and technology.

This role helps organizations assess their maturity across operations, identify where process and technology changes will improve them, and oversees those improvements coming to life. ERP systems and technology stacks can factor heavily into improvement paths for our clients.

This role leads cross-functional teams, manages complex client engagements, and drives measurable business outcomes. We provide high-impact solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, profitability, and growth. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior management, working collaboratively to solve complex business problems, implement change, and deliver sustainable results. Your ability to blend strategic insights with operational execution will be critical in helping clients meet their goals.

Interested?

Send your cover letter (mentioning ‘purple monkeys’), resume and the following information about yourself to connect@meiraconsulting.com. AI generated content will be turfed.

• The most fun you've had using your brain recently (escape room, sport, board game, etc.)
• Your favourite hobbies (indoor and outdoor)
• Recent book you've read or podcast you're listening to

Note: Only those who follow the above instruction will be considered for the role. Attention to detail is critical.

Accountabilities

• Happy Client
• Healthy Project
• Everyone looks good
• Client has Matured

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Delivery of client project work for broad group of industries and technologies
• Keeping the project organized, on time, on budget, and on scope
• Ensuring the end goal is clear, documented, and everyone is moving in the same direction
• Schedule and budget management
• Quality and risk management
• Project resource management
• Working closely with Meira team members and client stakeholders to deliver project scope
• Motivating and inspiring people to get things done

Process Analysis

• Uncovering, clarifying, and documenting current state
• Analyzing for waste, risk, and redundancy to improve the flow of a business
• Identifying solutions, systems, and tools that will create positive change

Technology Transformation

• Analyzing the technology landscape for opportunities
• Identifying solutions that will help make better, faster business decisions (through data) and transform a business’ ability to make their customers exceptionally happy

Client Support

• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Guiding and supporting clients in difficult decisions
• Making the experience enjoyable and fun

Other

• Researching new practices, concepts, and technologies, bringing them forward to the team, and implementing the ideas that bring value to our clients
• Duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time by Meira management.

Salaried Position

This is a salaried position with a range of $90,000-$110,000.

Key Requirements

Meira team members have wide and varied backgrounds, ranging from education to medical, and from mining to construction. We’re keen to find people with varied experience who can bring a fresh perspective and increase our collective knowledge base.

This role requires:

• 7+ years of experience in an operational role
• Manufacturing / assembly
• Warehouse / inventory management
• Distribution / supply chain management
• Strong business acumen across functional areas
• Master of Business Administration an asset
• Experience in process design and process mapping
• Lean certification an asset
• Experience in project execution / IT project management
• PMP, Agile, or Waterfall certification is an asset
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and sound judgement
• Proven experience directly managing direct reports

Why we exist

Meira helps organizations reach their business goals by aligning people, process, and technology.

We do this by clarifying and understanding the client’s long-term business goals, developing a roadmap to transform their current state into their future vision, and providing support every step of the way.

We are improvement driven. We leave things better than we found them and are inspired by others who feel the same way.

Who we are

Meira is made up of a team of helpful, passionate, resourceful people who love all things business. With all the complexities of business, the vast amount of information available, and all the possible solutions out there, we pride ourselves in being able to figure out the best solutions for our clients. We cut through the fog and help clients get where they want to be faster and with fewer headaches and restless nights along the way. We’re there to make it easy and fun, even when things are rough.

To keep this true, we look for people who share our values.

We leave our ego at the door

• We recognize that our clients are the expert in their business
• Our job is to provide ideas, methodologies, concepts, and guidance to help the client succeed
• We bring positive vibes, energy, and make the process fun

We are avid learners

• We seek out and create cutting edge business knowledge, concepts, and methodologies and bring them to our clients
• We stay on top of technology trends and advancements

We teach

• We are there to make things better for people and businesses, to craft workable, permanent solutions, and teach them what we know

We measure our integrity by our behavior

• We recommend what is best for the client, not Meira or ourselves
• We are with our clients to provide value, not bill hours
• We are accountable for the quality of our work

Why working here is great

We’re a fun, happy team of smart, driven people.

Some perks:

• Four weeks' vacation; three weeks at your discretion and a week off for us all between Xmas and new years
• Work-life balance; 40-hour work week, seriously
• A beautiful, bright office in Vancouver
• Awesome clients across a broad range of industries
• A focus on professional development

Who we work with

Our clients span across North America, with some global. They range from enterprise to private equity to public sector. These companies know things aren’t working as they should and need a guide to know what changes to make, how to go about it, or how to get something unstuck and over the finish line.