Senior Strategic Advisor
$88,000–$100,000 year
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead the development of the CAO's Operational Plan, Annual Report, and Business Plan while coordinating inputs from the Executive Leadership Team. Drive the corporate strategic planning process, facilitate sessions with the ELT, and track implementation against strategic objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO, managing their schedule, correspondence, and commitments while preparing briefing materials and monitoring the office budget. Provide strategic advice on complex organizational matters, identify gaps in corporate processes, and support Board governance functions as the designated backup to the Governance Manager. Maintain high-level discretion and confidentiality across all matters. Two work-from-home days per week with three in-office days. Base salary of CAD 88,000-100,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, public policy, corporate governance, law, or related field
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in a senior administrative, chief of staff, strategy, policy or corporate affairs role supporting executive leadership
- ideally within a not-for-profit or regulatory environment
Desired Qualifications
- Certification in corporate governance or project management is an asset (e, Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC.D), Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP))
- Experience leading corporate planning
- Strong understanding of performance measurement (KPIs) and risk management frameworks, with the ability to support development, tracking, and reporting
- Experience supporting budget planning, tracking, and monitoring, with an understanding of organizational financial management principles
- Familiarity with board portal systems (e.g., Diligent) for agenda and materials management is an asset
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, policy, and compliance principles, and experience working with executive leadership
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other relevant tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft precise reports, policies, plans, and executive correspondence
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret legislation, policies, and complex information, and to synthesize it for decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with executives, directors, and external stakeholders
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Proactive and resourceful, with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with governance and management trends and best practices
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