Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & Virtual Healthcare

Life insurance & LT disability

Fitness spending account

Paid time off (vacation & parental)

OMERS pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toronto Hydro Corporation seeks a Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk to lead complex corporate strategy and enterprise risk initiatives, acting as a senior project manager from concept to execution. You will establish governance, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics while partnering with executives to drive Board-ready recommendations.

This role supports executive decision-making, builds cross-functional relationships, and helps operationalize risk frameworks with dashboards and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning and risk analysis, including preparation of presentations, materials, and actions for Exec Team and Board meetings
• Acts as a senior project manager to drive high impact strategic initiatives and enterprise risk priorities
• Leads complex strategic assessments, evaluates potential courses of action, and develops recommendations
• Synthesizes findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations for senior leaders and the Board
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships to support collaboration and integration of risk and strategy
• Leads enterprise risk initiatives by developing charters, roadmaps, dashboards, and risk assessment criteria

Skills

Project leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Consultant, Strategy and Risk

Posting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $109832 - $137290 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 10%

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 delivers strategic outcomes, facilitates enterprise risk discussions, and develops actionable recommendations that support executive- and Board-level decision-making.

T his posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 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

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility .