Head of Strategy & Policy

Steer; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Strategy & Policy to lead transformative projects in the transportation sector. This pivotal role involves driving revenue growth, generating new business opportunities, and providing strategic advice to government and corporate leaders. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in strategy consulting, with a strong focus on public sector and infrastructure. Join a team committed to enhancing community impact and improving transportation efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a difference and leading multidisciplinary teams, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Performance Reviews

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategy consulting, focusing on public sector/infrastructure.
• Strong skills in policy and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and growth roadmap for Strategy & Policy practice.
• Engage with clients to develop strategies for transportation systems.

Skills

Strategic Consulting

Policy Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Business Case Development

Organizational Development

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

MBA

Advanced Degree in Business, Economics, Geography, Policy/Political Science, Engineering, Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.

We are seeking dynamic leaders to join our senior leadership team and strengthen our presence in California. Wherever organizations are developing transportation systems or delivering on-the-ground services, Steer is committed to enhancing their impact. Our work aims to improve how people move through their daily lives, making transportation more efficient, accessible, and sustainable.

Role Overview

The Head of the Strategy & Policy practice is a key leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, generating new business opportunities, and overseeing projects. This role requires deep expertise in providing strategic advice to government and corporate leadership, understanding prospective clients, their needs, and how Steer can position itself within the region. Leaders will collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless client transitions and effective management throughout the sales and project lifecycle. Currently, Steer operates within the transportation sector, with potential growth into related sectors.

1. Define the vision, strategic positioning, and growth roadmap for the Strategy & Policy practice.
2. Identify target markets, develop go-to-market strategies, and establish service offerings aligned with client needs.
3. Engage with clients shaping transportation systems and related industries in North America. Develop strategies, business cases, and plans to address complex challenges, including organizational change, policies, or infrastructure programs.
4. Create meaningful community change through high-quality advice.
5. Network with leaders across government, business, and industry for business development and knowledge sharing.
6. Win and lead large, complex projects; ensure delivery of strategic and technical excellence in project work with both public and private sector clients.
7. Lead client services including strategic planning, technical analysis, report writing, and presentations.
8. Build operational structures, tools, and methodologies to support scalable growth.
9. Manage, supervise, and mentor early-career colleagues.
10. Continuously develop your expertise and skills to stay aligned with market trends, ensuring our work remains innovative.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, preferably with a focus on the public sector and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with policy analysis and/or quantitative analysis, including:
• Business case development
• Structured decision-making
• Organizational development and capacity building
• Scenario planning
• Forecasting
• Narrative development and storytelling

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Geography, Policy/Political Science, Engineering, Urban Planning; MBA preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Skill in managing complex projects and prioritizing effectively across multiple clients.
• Proficiency in delivering high-quality proposals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Software Proficiencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical and Working Environment

• Adherence to Steer’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use a laptop and monitors throughout the workday.
• Preference for spending 60% of time in-office or on-site with clients; typical work week of 37.5 hours.
• Ability to sit or stand as needed throughout the day.
• Willingness to travel across the US and Canada as required by clients.

Additional Information

Specific job requirements may change based on business needs. We offer competitive benefits for US and Canadian employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and performance reviews. Steer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications for part-time or remote work will not be considered.