Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk

Toronto Hydro; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Spending Account

Paid Time Off

OMERS Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Engagement Events

Job summary

Toronto Hydro is seeking a Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk to lead complex corporate strategy and enterprise risk initiatives. You will manage projects end-to-end, establish governance, timelines, deliverables, and engagement plans, and partner with executives to deliver strategic outcomes and actionable recommendations for executive- and Board-level decisions.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in a related field with 5–7 years of cross-functional project delivery, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience leading end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects or initiatives in strategy, enterprise risk, transformation, or similar corporate environments.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to structure ambiguous issues, evaluate options and trade-offs, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate senior-level discussions and drive alignment across functions and stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with senior leaders and stakeholders, translating complex issues into clear insights.
• Experience with electrical utility or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Post-graduate education and/or relevant professional certification in Business or Public Administration is an asset.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and practices is an asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to consult and facilitate executive discussions with senior leaders and develop Board-level materials.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning and risk analysis, supporting Executive Team and Board meetings.
• Drives high impact strategic initiatives and enterprise risk priorities.
• Leads complex strategic assessments and develops actionable recommendations.
• Synthesizes findings into clear reports and presentations for senior leaders and Board.
• Builds strategic relationships to support collaboration across enterprise risk and strategy initiatives.
• Develops charters, roadmaps, dashboards, and risk assessment criteria.

Skills

Project leadership

Enterprise risk management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Risk assessment

Regulated industries knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

MBA/MPA/PMP/P.Eng asset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Expected Salary Range: $109832 - $137290 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 10%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position.

The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk leads complex, high-impact corporate strategy and enterprise risk management initiatives that support Toronto Hydro's strategic priorities. Serving as a senior project manager, the incumbent leads projects from concept through execution, establishing governance, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement plans, and success measures. Leveraging strong project management practices and analytical expertise, the Senior Consultant partners with leaders to deliver strategic outcomes, facilitate enterprise risk discussions, and develop actionable recommendations that support executive- and Board-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning and risk analysis, including the preparation of presentations, materials, and follow‑up actions in support of the Executive Team and the Board of Director meetings, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities
• Acts as a senior project manager to drive high impact strategic initiatives and enterprise risk priorities, applying strong facilitation and planning skills to support execution and alignment with corporate objectives
• Leads complex strategic assessments, evaluates potential courses of action, and develops recommendations to address business challenges and opportunities
• Synthesizes findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations for senior leaders and the Board, supporting both corporate strategy development and enterprise risk planning
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships across the organization to support collaboration, alignment, and integration of enterprise risk and corporate strategic initiatives
• Leads strategic and enterprise risk management initiatives by developing charters, roadmaps facilitating status reporting and dashboards, consolidating updates for leaders, and supporting projects in establishing risk management frameworks including designing and operationalizing risk assessment criteria, key risk indicators, and assessing risk exposure and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience leading end-to-end delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects or initiatives in strategy, enterprise risk, transformation, or similar corporate environments
• Strong project leadership skills, with proven ability to define scope and governance, navigate ambiguity, and deliver strategic initiatives that support executive and Board-level decision‑making
• Advanced problem‑solving skills to structure ambiguous issues, evaluate options and trade‑offs, and develop clear, actionable recommendations
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate senior‑level discussions and drive alignment across functions and stakeholders
• Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders, and translate complex issues into clear, decision‑ready insights
• Experience with electrical utility or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Post‑graduate education and/or relevant professional certification in Business or Public Administration (e.g., MBA, MPA, PMP, P.Eng.) is an asset
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and practices is an asset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to consult and facilitate executive discussions with senior leaders and develop Board‑level materials
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

TOTAL REWARDS

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro.

Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process.