ERP Implementation Lead & Continuous Improvement Specialist

We’ve opened a role in our Ottawa office for a talented, entrepreneurial ERP Implementation Lead & Continuous Improvement Specialist to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Innovation group.

Pop Quiz:

• Are you a true leader with a personal vision and a big-picture mindset?
• Are you a master at utilizing the deep knowledge of internal workflows as integrated through the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology, to build programs for continuous improvement to all business practices?
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, technology transformation, project management and change management?
• Does the idea of leading the successful implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of the firm’s ERP system and business processes excite you?

If you scored four for four, JLR has a home for you! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, 100% employee-owned firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as ERP Implementation Lead & Continuous Improvement Specialist:

Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As the ERP Implementation Lead & Continuous Improvement Specialist, your role will include:

• Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of ERP implementation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Identifying opportunities for business process improvements and leverage ERP capabilities to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Developing and implementing change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new systems and processes.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and end-users, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Designing and delivering training programs for end-users to ensure effective utilization of the ERP system. Providing ongoing support and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy within the ERP system. Overseeing data migration and integration processes.
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to monitor the performance of the ERP system and its impact on business operations.
• Managing relationships with ERP vendors and consultants, ensuring they deliver quality services and support.

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth

• 100% employee-owned
• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually
• Career Mentorship Program

Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Parental leave top-up program
• Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
• Environmental Sustainability Committee
• Reconciliation Action Plan Committee
• Local fundraising and community building events

Application Instructions

Interested in joining our team? Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, qualifications, and the specific experiences that make you an ideal candidate for the position by emailing careers@jlrichards.ca.

This posting is for a current vacancy, but we’re always open to great talent, even if it’s not exactly what we’ve posted. Check out our open positions or send us a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, qualifications, and the specific experiences to careers@jlrichards.ca.

JLR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At JLR, each of us contributes to inclusion and we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. In turn, our environment inspires us to try new things, speak openly, and be bold. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong, and grow. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.