Business Planning Specialist (10-12 Month Contract)

Ontario Northland•North Bay, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Planning Specialist is responsible for identifying, collecting, analyzing and reporting data to support organizational plans and objectives through development of business cases, annual reports and annual business plans. This position will work with division and department leadership, and other stakeholders including Ministry staff, to identify, document, plan and measure department performance objectives, business cases and business plans.

Requirements

College diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Business Intelligence or other related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 – 5 years’ experience with strategic planning and business analysis
Experience in business operations, program management, finance or marketing
Experience with continuous improvement planning and implementation
Experience with business case development, business planning and business report writing
Advanced skills with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Project management skills
Excellent communication with the ability to conduct presentations
Organizational, planning and time management skills
Analytical, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to health and safety

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ontario’s transportation policies and regulatory landscape is preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Lead, Business Planning, to gather and document detailed requirements from stakeholders related to business plan, annual report and business cases.
Work with the Business Planning and Intelligence team to ensure all business needs and objectives are accurately captured and aligned with overall strategic goals.
Define the scope and parameters of business plans.
Assess requirements for the business case through intake, discussion and cross validation to establish scope and parameters for the business case development.
Write comprehensive technical documents, including business processes, requirements, cost analysis, and workflow models.
Collaborate with the Business Planning and Intelligence team to determine data sources, collection methods, and ensure data quality.
Analyze data and develop and present multiple alternatives, evaluating their economic and operational impacts to recommend the best strategies for the business plan.
Conduct thorough research on industry trends, existing processes, and projects.
Ensure all documentation supports the development and presentation of the business plan, with input and review from the Lead, Business Planning, and the Business Planning and Intelligence team.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project schedules in consultation with the Lead, Business Planning.
Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of business plans, identifying and addressing any potential delays or issues promptly.