Director, Corporate Strategy

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in Toronto is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy to oversee corporate planning and drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in corporate strategy, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster team performance. Responsibilities include developing business case methodologies, supporting evaluation of business opportunities, and collaborating with executive teams to enhance organizational performance. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible retirement program

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting.
• 5+ years managing teams and leading strategy initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate strategic planning process and develop recommendations.
• Identify market trends and facilitate business improvement planning.
• Oversee strategic initiatives from planning through execution.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Business development

Leadership

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

MBA or professional designation (CPA, CFA, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field

Job description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care, and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe, and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director of Corporate Strategy is a senior leadership role with responsibilities spanning across business functions. The Director will be responsible for assessing and managing business opportunities and may be involved in capital projects. This role involves working across the Executive Team and other functional leaders to develop and evaluate the company’s strategic and business unit priorities, through research, analysis, and recommendation synthesis.

The ideal candidate will support business unit efforts, including setting performance objectives and targets, providing analysis, benchmarking, insights, and options to drive strategic outcomes, ensuring GTAA’s competitive advantage, financial performance, and reputation as a key economic asset.

As a Director, Corporate Strategy, you will:

• Lead the corporate strategic planning process with analysis and executive-ready recommendations
• Develop standardized business case methodologies for evaluating initiatives
• Create dynamic planning processes to enable strategic agility and monitor performance
• Identify market trends and shifts to uncover growth opportunities and risks
• Facilitate annual business improvement planning with the Finance team
• Steward performance metrics and align strategic priorities across the organization
• Oversee strategic initiatives from planning through execution, analyzing results and adjusting as needed
• Act as a strategic liaison between the Executive Team and functional leaders
• Translate corporate strategy across business units and develop communication strategies
• Build stakeholder relationships, manage project timelines, and present insights to senior executives
• Support strategic storytelling and presentation development for business units
• Collaborate on Board communications and strategic reports
• Lead and develop a team of 2 direct reports (Associate Directors in Strategy and Business Analysis)
• Model leadership behaviors and foster high-performing, diverse teams
• Drive strategic culture and develop strategic thinking capabilities across the organization

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 10+ years in corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting
• 5+ years managing teams and leading strategy initiatives
• A proven record of evaluating initiatives that drove organizational transformation
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Excellent financial analysis and business case development skills
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Transportation Security Clearance eligibility and a valid Ontario driver’s license
• MBA or professional designation (CPA, CFA, etc.)
• 10+ years in airport, aviation, or infrastructure industry (preferred)
• Experience presenting to and influencing Boards and executive teams
• Success in periods of organizational growth and transition
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, strategy, or related field (or equivalent experience)