Senior Advisor, Centre of Excellence

EPCOR • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Full-Time Temporary Centre of Excellence Senior Advisor for up to three (3) months working out of Edmonton, AB. This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. Employees are encouraged to apply using their “@epcor.com” email address to ensure their internal seniority is appropriately considered.
Are you passionate about driving innovation, optimizing systems, and empowering teams through smarter processes? We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Centre of Excellence Senior Advisor to elevate our ERP capabilities and the future of finance across the organization.
As a Senior Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of EPCOR’s transformation journey—streamlining processes, improving the use of technology and systems, and harmonizing operations across departments. You’ll lead initiatives that improve efficiency, simplify workflows, and empower users through training, mentorship, and change management.
This is more than a technical role—it’s a strategic opportunity to influence how EPCOR plans, analyzes, and delivers value.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, MIS, or a related field (CPA designation preferred)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ERP (Oracle)
• 5+ years of experience with finance business processes and process redesign
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI (including ETL work), Teams and related apps
• Experience using Visio, SharePoint, Power Query and SQL queries
• Strong understanding of data analytics and reporting
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and facilitate consensus
• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• Clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
• Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Championing the Centre of Excellence strategy and ensure alignment across EPCOR.
• Leading improvements for ERP systems and reporting platforms (Oracle and Power BI), including system optimization, automation and process redesign.
• Understanding business processes, business systems, financial management principles and data within Finance to develop innovative solutions that result in strong business performance.
• Delivering training, developing materials, and guiding users through change with empathy and clarity.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Monitoring performance metrics and ensuring standardized, best-practice approaches.
• Providing expert consultation in areas like process mapping, re-engineering, and implementation planning.
• Influencing cross-functional teams and driving meaningful change across the organization.

Benefits

• Final wage and step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement that may be found online.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED