Associate Director, Strategy and Planning

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex benefit plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SickKids Foundation is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy & Planning to shape the next Strategic Plan. You will translate direction into priorities, engage senior leaders, and partner across Finance, Data/BI, and Communications to link strategy with annual planning and reporting.

You will lead strategy sessions, synthesize insights, and drive execution with cross-functional teams, ensuring measurable outcomes and alignment with the Foundation’s mission.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional facilitation and session-design skills, with experience guiding senior groups.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills for turning data into insights.
• Superior verbal and written communication, with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience in management consulting, internal strategy, healthcare, philanthropy or not-for-profit is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the Foundation’s strategic planning process with stakeholders, governance and approvals.
• Facilitate strategy sessions with senior leaders and the Board to drive decisions and actions.
• Synthesize internal/external inputs into clear strategic insights and recommendations.
• Translate the strategy into an actionable roadmap with milestones and measures.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and progress reporting with Data/BI for periodic updates.
• Connect enterprise strategy with annual business planning and resources.

Skills

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

University degree

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment,please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future.

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time, 24-month Contract Available: Immediately

Description of the Position

The Associate Director, Strategy & Planning will play a key role in the development and implementation of SickKids Foundation’s next Strategic Plan. Reporting to the Director, Innovation & Process Improvement, the Associate Director will work closely with senior leaders, the Board and teams across the Foundation to translate strategic direction into clear priorities, actionable plans, measures and reporting.

This two-year role will lead key aspects of strategic planning, facilitation and implementation, while partnering with Finance, Data/BI, Communications and other teams to connect enterprise strategy with annual planning, performance measurement and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Work closely with the Director to design and manage the Foundation’s strategic planning process, including stakeholder engagement, research, governance, decision points and approvals
• Design and independently facilitate strategy sessions with senior leaders, the Board and cross-functional teams, navigating complex discussions and competing perspectives to support clear decisions and action
• Synthesize internal and external information, stakeholder input and analysis into clear, integrated strategic insights and recommendations
• Translate the Strategic Plan into an actionable roadmap connecting enterprise objectives, initiatives, accountabilities, milestones, dependencies and measures
• Manage ongoing implementation and review of the Strategic Plan, including development of KPIs, dashboards and progress reporting in partnership with Data/BI and business leaders; identification of risks and dependencies; and executive and Board reporting
• Work with Finance and business leaders to connect enterprise strategy with annual business planning, priorities and resource discussions
• Build understanding and engagement with the Strategic Plan across the Foundation, helping leaders and teams understand how their work contributes to enterprise strategy and use the Plan to guide priorities and decisions; coach leaders on strategic thinking, prioritization, measurement and planning
• Provide strategic analysis, facilitation and project leadership in support of other organizational priorities as required

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise strategy, strategic planning, strategy implementation, internal consulting or organizational transformation
• Exceptional facilitation and session-design skills, with demonstrated experience independently facilitating senior executive, Board or other senior stakeholder groups through complex discussions, competing perspectives and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution through roadmaps, annual plans, governance, performance measures and reporting
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to turn complex qualitative and quantitative information into clear recommendations
• Strong project and program management skills, with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make strategy clear and relevant to diverse audiences
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, judgement and organizational awareness
• Experience in management consulting, internal strategy, healthcare, philanthropy, not-for-profit or another complex organization is considered an asset

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package

Expected Hiring Salary Range:$99,297 - $124,121; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $142,739 with demonstrated experience and proficiency. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Associate Director, Strategy and Planning.

To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan) and flexible work arrangements – to name a few!

Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model Date Posted: September 11, 2026 Available: Internal and External Candidates

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: [e-mail]