Business Advisor – Operational Efficiency

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver seeks a senior automation and AI advisory consultant to lead complex engagements. You will translate business needs into practical automation and AI-enabled solutions while guiding projects from inception to delivery. The role emphasizes client collaboration and growth of advisory services within Western Canada.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in consulting with expertise in robotics, PLC/HMI/SCADA, Industrial IoT, and Lean Six Sigma. MBA or P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• MBA or professional designation is an asset.
• 10+ years of consulting experience required.
• 6+ years in industrial automation, robotics and digital equipment.
• Ability to translate business needs into AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience delivering automation or AI initiatives in operations.
• Expertise across robotics, PLC, HMI, SCADA and related tech.
• Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement background.
• Ability to design practical SME-focused automation solutions.
• Strong client relationships, communications and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advisory engagements including automation assessments and roadmaps.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion with budget and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership in automation, robotics and AI.
• Develop methodologies, tools and solutions aligned with industry trends.
• Collaborate with client partners to scope engagements and proposals.
• Engage with clients to identify challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Support business development and evolution of advisory offerings.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Robotics

AI Solutions

Project Management

Consulting Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA

P.Eng.

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Machine Vision

Industrial IoT

MES/OT-IT Integration

Job description

• Deliver advisory engagements including automation assessments, automation roadmaps, productivity improvement plans, equipment investment business cases, and third-party plan reviews
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, managing scope, budget, timelines, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide technical expertise and thought leadership in industrial automation, robotics, autonomous systems, and emerging technologies
• Develop advisory methodologies, tools, and solutions based on industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with Client Partners and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, scope engagements, and develop client proposals
• Engage directly with clients to understand business challenges and recommend practical automation and operational improvement solutions
• Support business development and the continuous evolution of advisory offerings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of consulting experience
• At least 6 years specializing in industrial automation, robotics, and digitally enabled equipment across multiple industries
• Ability to translate business and operational requirements into practical AI-enabled solutions
• Experience identifying, evaluating, implementing, and managing automation or AI initiatives in production, manufacturing, logistics, field service, or industrial operations
• Expertise in several areas including robotics, PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial control systems, machine vision, sensor technologies, automated material handling, warehouse automation, Industrial IoT, MES/OT-IT integration, AI, automation, robotics, or advanced digital technologies
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing automation strategies, investment business cases, cost analyses, ROI assessments, and implementation roadmaps
• Strong consulting and business advisory skills
• Ability to design practical solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial technology infrastructure, integration approaches, and vendor ecosystems
• Experience applying AI-driven solutions in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Project management experience delivering standard and customized consulting engagements
• Excellent client relationship, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Collaboration and teamwork capabilities
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Western Canada
• MBA, P.Eng., or other relevant professional designation considered an asset
• Experience with Canadian industrial equipment vendors, automation OEMs, or system integrators considered an asset
• Bilingualism considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and AI-driven solutions, with a strong focus on developing practical strategies and methodologies for operational improvement. Proven ability to manage complex consulting engagements while fostering client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Industrial Automation Expertise
• Robotics and AI Solutions
• Project Management
• Consulting and Business Advisory Skills
• Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• PLC
• HMI
• SCADA
• Machine Vision
• Sensor Technologies
• Automated Material Handling
• Industrial IoT
• MES/OT-IT Integration

Soft Skills

• Client Relationship Management
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• MBA
• P.Eng.

Industry Keywords

• Consulting Experience
• Automation Initiatives
• Manufacturing Processes
• Business Development
• Vendor Ecosystems