condoauthorityontario

condoauthorityontario

Senior Strategic Advisor

Toronto, Ontario · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$100kDetected 6 days ago
Data EngineeringProject ManagementAgileBudgetingExcelCorporate LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We value innovation, collaboration, creativity, a get-it-done mindset and embrace modern, agile/scrum IT development methodologies and client-focused solutions.
  • Our staff have told us that CAO's culture embraces diversity and provides a collaborative environment where they can learn, grow and thrive.
  • Our office is in heart of Toronto's bustling financial district.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the development of effective and appropriate KPIs across the CAO and acts as a resource for the management team on KPI best practices
  • Supports the CEO and ELT with enterprise risk management, including risk identification and mitigation strategies and acts as a resource for the management team on risk management best practices
  • Lead the corporate strategic planning process, working with the CEO, Governance lead and Board of Directors as needed. Facilitating sessions with the ELT, tracking implementation, and reporting on progress against strategic plan objectives.
  • Identify gaps in corporate processes, procedures, and policies, and lead initiatives to optimize organizational activities, accountability, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage the CEO's schedule, correspondence, and commitments, exercising judgment to triage competing demands and protect time for strategic priorities.
  • Supports the CEO in developing and monitoring the Office of the CEO budget.
  • Lead the corporate strategic planning process, working with the CEO, Governance lead and Board of Directors as needed.
  • Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
  • Governance Support (10%)
  • Support preparation, review, and distribution of Board and committee materials via the board portal (Diligent), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with executives, directors, and external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, public policy, corporate governance, law, or related field.

Nice to have

  • Respect, trust, diversity, collaboration, leadership
  • Corporate Planning & Reporting (50%)
  • Facilitating sessions with the ELT, tracking implementation, and reporting on progress against strategic plan objectives.
  • Partner with members of the Executive Leadership Team to advance corporate initiatives, and provide capacity, coordination, and project leadership as required.
  • Provide strategic advice to the CEO and ELT on complex organizational matters, including identification, analysis, and recommendations.
  • CEO Office Leadership (30%)
  • Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to the CEO & Registrar, managing priorities, anticipating needs, and ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the CEO's office.
  • Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the CEO, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with corporate messaging.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of corporate governance, policy, and compliance principles, and experience working with executive leadership.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other relevant tools.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret legislation, policies, and complex information, and to synthesize it for decision-making.
  • Professional demeanor and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters and high-level stakeholders.

Compensation

  • Leads the development of the CAO's key organizational operational and legislative reports, including the Operational Plan, the Annual Report and Business Plan, coordinating inputs from the Executive Leadership Team and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and reporting requirements.
  • Support planning and execution of governance events, including the Annual Members' Meeting.
  • Base Salary - CAD 88,000-100,000 annually

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
  • Vacation, paid personal time and sick days
  • Employee gym and bike-share discounts
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) is a dynamic, digital organization that supports the province's rapidly evolving condominium sector with information, education and dispute resolution services.

Company info

  • Engage and empower Ontario's condominium communities with information, education, and dispute resolution
  • Corporate Values: Innovation, trust, teamwork, value for money, integrity, fairness
  • Team Values: Respect, trust, diversity, collaboration, leadership
  • We value flexibility and have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working remotely 2 days a week and in the office for 3 days
  • Role Purpose
  • Reporting to the CEO & Registrar, the Senior Strategic Advisor serves as a trusted advisor and operational lead within the Office of the CEO & Registrar.
  • The role provides high-level strategic, governance, and operational support and leads the development of the CAO's key organizational operational and legislative reports, including the Operational Plan, the Annual Report and Business Plan, and is a key part of the strategic planning process.
  • The role partners with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to track performance and outcomes, advance corporate priorities, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
  • The Senior Strategic Advisor also provides backup support for Board governance functions to ensure continuity.
  • We are accountable to the government through and Administrative Agreement with the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
  • We are committed to staff well-being and work-life balance, and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, pension matching and a hybrid work environment.

Equal opportunity

  • CAO is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging workplace diversity.

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