Senior Strategy Manager

LifeWorks; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TELUS Health as a key contributor in the Employer Operations Business Enablement team, where you will lead strategic initiatives and collaborate across functions to drive health outcomes. This remote position demands strong leadership and analytical skills, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Generous vacation policy

Flexible benefits plan

$700 well-being account

$5,000 annually for mental health support

Pension plan with employer contributions

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Access to exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy, planning, or analytical roles.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate at an executive level.
• Agile learner, capable of operating at the intersection of big ideas and details.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and manage prioritized projects.
• Develop scenario-based analysis and make recommendations to Senior Leadership.
• Establish executive-level reporting of core performance metrics.

Skills

Strategic Analysis

Program Management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading-edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental, and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, and employees.

Employer Operations Business Enablement

Location: Remote, Canada

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together:

The TELUS Health Employer Operations Business Enablement team collaborates with stakeholders across the business to maximize expertise and capabilities, working cross-functionally to achieve or surpass our targets.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Director, Business Enablement, you will be a key contributor to strategy, planning, and a member of the Reporting and Analytics team. Your role involves leading strategic initiatives, including vision setting, strategic direction, and managing prioritized projects, plans, and analysis.

How you will make an impact

• Develop scenario-based analysis and make recommendations to the Senior Leadership team;
• Lead, develop, and monitor strategic initiatives;
• Facilitate prioritization processes, business initiatives, and resource allocation;
• Implement governance structures aligned with core priorities;
• Direct the development and identification of scorecards, metrics, and capacity models;
• Establish change management models to facilitate organizational changes, including communication planning and gates;
• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate meetings at senior leadership levels (VP and higher);
• Own and deliver results on special projects identified by leadership;
• Establish executive-level reporting of core performance metrics and outcomes.

What you bring:

• University degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline;
• 5+ years in strategy, planning, or analytical roles;
• Unique blend of advanced strategy, planning, program management, and leadership skills;
• Advanced strategic analysis, thinking, and synthesis skills with the ability to execute strategically;
• Ability to undertake complex analyses to develop high-level business strategies and tactics;
• Strong business acumen and experience communicating at an executive level;
• Proven success leading direct and matrix teams through change;
• Highly collaborative in team environments;
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and thought leadership;
• Ability to build strong working relationships and simplify complex concepts;
• Agile learner capable of operating at the intersection of big ideas and details, thinking and doing, boldness and humility, leading and following.

Great-to-haves

• Canadian healthcare experience (asset);
• Bilingual fluency in English and French (asset).

Why join TELUS Health:

• Generous vacation policy supporting work/life balance;
• Flexible benefits plan from day one;
• $700 well-being account and $5,000 annually for mental health support;
• Pension plan with employer contributions;
• Inclusive and diverse work environment;
• Access to exclusive TELUS employee benefits and discounts.

Note for Quebec candidates: Knowledge of English is required as the role involves regular interaction in English with internal and external parties and using English applications or software.

About us

We are a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation and making a difference. We improve lives through technology and foster a culture of innovation that empowers our team to solve complex problems and create meaningful human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS promotes an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and providing accommodations during the recruitment process.

In accordance with our Data Center Security Policy, all team members with access to sensitive technology or client service delivery information are subject to security screening conducted by the Government of Canada.

Our health and safety policies require all team members working at TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: English language proficiency is required for regular interactions and software use.

By applying, you agree that your information will be shared with TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team and relevant leadership involved in the hiring process.