Manager, Strategy & Governance

Nutrition International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition organization seeks a Manager, Strategy & Governance in Ottawa, Canada. The role involves research and project management to support corporate planning and strategy. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and experience presenting to senior executives. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits, including four weeks of vacation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work hours

Four weeks vacation

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in management consulting or project management.
• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset.
• Ability to identify and summarize key insights from research.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis support for corporate planning and strategy.
• Produce high-quality research reports and presentations.
• Coordinate and support high-quality calls and meetings.

Skills

Research skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in humanities, arts, or sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission: October 3, 2025

Salary: CAD $88k - $102k

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the team

Nutrition International’s Strategy & Governance team supports the President & CEO of Nutrition International. It leads key corporate planning exercises, facilitates strategy development, and leads Special Projects. The team works closely with the broader Senior Executive Team and with regional and country offices. The Strategy and Governance team also supports the President’s engagements with Nutrition International’s global Board of Directors. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Manager, Strategy & Governance to be based in Ottawa, Canada.

About you

You are someone with a bachelor’s degree in humanities, arts, or sciences, master’s degree preferred. You have at least 5 years of experience in either management consulting, project management, or a similar role and prior experience working with and preparing materials for senior executives, ideally in a strategy or corporate planning role.

You have prior work experience or academic study in international development preferred, but not essential. You have policy / business research skills (scientific research skills are not required) including the ability to identify and summarize key insights from research. You have the demonstrated ability to produce excel-based models / tools for quantitative analysis and have excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to present to large groups on complex topics.

Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

In this role you will

• Provide research, analysis, process design, and project management support for corporate planning, strategy development, and special projects. In some cases, assume ownership of discrete projects and be responsible for delivering them on schedule with high-quality, with guidance and support from the Chief of Staff & Senior Director, Strategy.
• Produce high-quality research reports, memos, and presentations to support these processes.
• Serve as a liaison point on these processes for the rest of the organization, ensuring the relevant stakeholders are kept informed and appropriately involved.
• Provide coordination and analytical support to the Executive Team as directed by the President & CEO. This includes support necessary to design and deliver successful meetings of the Executive Management Committee, Executive Office, and of the Leadership Group.
• Support the planning and execution of the President’s engagement with the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of high quality, well-organized calls with Board members, Board committee meetings, and full Board meetings. This includes coordinating agenda development, development of background and presentation materials, recording and filing minutes, and tracking action items.
• Support the Chief of Staff & Senior Director, Strategy in developing the President’s Office team, including by serving as a professional mentor and guide for junior team members.
• Actively contribute to building a strong team ethos and positive work environment for all members. Potentially manage 1-2 direct reports with support and guidance from the Chief of Staff & Senior Director, Strategy.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, Current Work Permit, Citizenship, NAFTA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description . Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.