French Speaking | Process Improvement Consultant

🚀 Join Kaizen Institute's consulting team!

Since 1985, Kaizen Institute has been supporting organizations worldwide in continuously improving their processes through the Kaizen/Lean methodology. We operate in more than 60 countries and collaborate with leading companies in sectors such as industry and healthcare, promoting operational impact and consistent results

We are seeking a Toronto or Montreal-based professional with 2 to 5 years of experience in Lean and Operational Excellence, preferably in a consulting environment, to join Kaizen Institute, a globally respected leader in lean consulting.

As a Process Improvement Consultant, you will partner with clients to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives. We offer structured training, ongoing mentorship, a transparent career path, and exposure to diverse industries to support your professional development and long-term success.

Your role includes the following responsibilities:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Map and assess end-to-end processes to uncover inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Lead and facilitate transformation and redesign workshops with client teams.
• Redesign operations to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical, executable solutions.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role carried out at customer sites, with direct access to decision-makers and leadership teams

• Bachelor's Degree:
  In business, engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Lean and Operational Excellence, or related areas.
• Legal permission to work in Canada, without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Passion for process improvement:
  Experience and a strong interest in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.). Coursework or projects demonstrating this are a plus.
• Analytical mindset:
  Exceptional ability to analyze data, identify trends, and root causes of inefficiencies.
• Excellent communication:
  Ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Client-centric:
  Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
• Eagerness to learn: A proactive attitude and desire to grow professionally within the field of operational excellence.

• Opportunity to work with leading companies across various sectors.
• A steep learning curve with fast and transparent career progression.
• International opportunities to work on projects abroad and mobility programs.
• Flexible Fridays every fortnight: to recover work backlog, learn or enjoy a long weekend.
• Continuous training and mentoring to develop your consulting skills.
• An amazing annual training week abroad with all your colleagues
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Health insurance.

Note:

Applications from people with disabilities, chronic diseases, or oncological diseases are accepted by sending a medical certificate proving their incapacity, as long as their clinical situation is compatible with the performance of the activity to be hired