Manager, Business Council of Toronto (BCT) Implementation

Toronto Region Board of Trade; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Region Board of Trade is seeking a Manager of the Business Council implementation to support planning, coordination, and execution of strategic priorities. The role collaborates with the Director, Policy and Committee Relations, handling project management, secretariat duties, stakeholder coordination, and operational support for Council initiatives.

The position requires highly organized, proactive candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage relationships with

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, executive support, stakeholder relations, government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the Council's annual work plan and strategic initiatives.
• Track milestones, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions across multiple workstreams.
• Draft presentations, briefing notes, and other materials for senior leadership and Council members.
• Serve as secretariat for the Business Council of Toronto and maintain governance documents.
• Plan and execute Executive Table meetings, Council meetings, roundtables and events, including logistics and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, and governance databases; coordinate vendor relationships and budget tracking.
• Develop SOPs, templates, and document repositories to improve consistency.

Skills

Project coordination

Executive support

Stakeholder relations

Government relations

Public policy

Written & verbal communication

Event planning

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/public policy/political science/economics/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager, Business Council of Toronto (BCT) Implementation, supports the planning, coordination, and execution of the Council's strategic priorities and engagement activities. Working closely with the Director, Policy and Committee Relations, this role provides project management, secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and operational assistance to ensure the effective delivery of Council initiatives.

This position is suited to a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing projects involving senior executives, government officials, and business leaders.

Role Description

Project Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate the implementation of the Council's annual work plan and strategic initiatives.
• Track project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions across multiple workstreams.
• Draft presentations, briefing notes, and other materials for senior leadership and Council members.

Secretariat & Governance

• Serve as secretariat for the Business Council of Toronto.
• Draft agendas, meeting materials, briefing notes, and records of discussion.
• Track decisions and action items, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Maintain governance documents, membership records, annual work plans, and document version control.

Stakeholder Engagement & Events

• Coordinate engagement with offices of CEOs, senior executives, government officials, and partner organizations.
• Plan and execute Executive Table meetings, Council meetings, roundtables, and special events, including venue logistics, registration, speaker coordination, briefing materials, and post-event follow-up.

Operations & Administration

• Maintain project trackers, work plans, dashboards.
• Maintain accurate member, stakeholder, and governance databases, ensuring updates are reflected across external-facing documents and communications.
• Work across internal departments to coordinate vendor relationships, contract renewals and budget and expense tracking.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and document repositories to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to the BCT team.

Your experience includes:

• Undergraduate degree in business, public policy, political science, economics, communications, or a related field is an asset.
• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, executive support, stakeholder relations, government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials.
• Experience supporting meetings involving senior executives and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

You’re often described as:

• Demonstrating strong project management and exceptional coordination skills
• Highly proficiency in project management software and tools
• Bringing experience in executive stakeholder relations support
• Skilled in event planning and logistics
• Strong in written and oral communications
• Exceptionally organization and great attention to detail
• Effective at building and managing relationships, both internally and externally
• Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and work independently and within a team
• Strong in time management and prioritization

TRBOT is committed to fair, equitable pay that matches the responsibility and expertise behind every role.

This role has an annual salary range of $75,000 to $110,000. At TRBOT, performance plays an important role in pay progression. As you build your skills, take on new challenges, and make an impact, your compensation will evolve to reflect that progress. Regular development check-ins with your manager keep your path clear and your momentum strong.

We encourage open dialogue about compensation at every stage of the interview process to ensure transparency and trust. Ask us anything—we want you to feel informed and confident from day one.

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

• Accountability - We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.
• Collaboration - We are our strongest when we work together.
• Connections - We engage and build communities.

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our recruitment process, TRBOT may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening of applications. Participation is optional, and candidates can choose to opt out as part of the application process.