Sr. Manager, Strategy & Planning

Shoppers Drug Mart; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail pharmacy is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning to lead project coordination and develop leadership presentations. Candidates should have over 5 years in strategy or operations, along with strong communication and critical thinking skills. The role offers a collaborative work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program management.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in storytelling and visual presentation design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage leadership presentations and updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional project kick-offs.
• Prepare communication materials for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operations management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Location

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk‑in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop; it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building a talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning acts as a central connector within the Pharmacy organization. The role leads the preparation of leadership presentations, quarterly and periodic updates, and project coordination. The work of this role requires precision, agility, and strong collaboration across teams. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this role connects information, context, and people to enable timely, well‑informed decision‑making. It contributes directly to the rhythm and visibility of the Pharmacy business and plays a key part in maintaining discipline and consistency.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage leadership presentations, briefing decks, and recurring updates in collaboration with key business partners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project kick‑offs and ensure clarity of expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare communication and presentation materials for senior leadership as needed.
• Partner across functions to support collaboration, transparency, and alignment on priorities.
• Maintain and evolve planning templates, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support the end to end process of content development (ideation to preparation) for key meetings and national/regional conferences.
• Support planning for internal leadership and engagement forums, ensuring structure and clear execution.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program management within a complex business or healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical‑thinking skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail, adaptability under tight timelines, and sound judgment when handling executive‑level deliverables.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency; experience in storytelling and visual presentation design is an asset.
• Proven success collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Post‑secondary education required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is an asset.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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