Strategy Business Partner

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board; Toronto, London, Mississauga; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Job summary

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is seeking a Strategy Business Partner to shape enterprise-wide priorities, guide executive decision-making, and lead strategic planning initiatives across the organization. You will work directly with senior leaders, develop multi-year plans, translate strategy into actionable steps, and act as a trusted advisor and internal consultant.

This role is based in-office for up to 5 days a week starting in 2027, with a temporary appointment up to 11

Qualifications

• University degree in public administration, business, law, or economics.
• 5 years progressive experience in strategic planning, managing stakeholders or WSIB business or policy experience.
• 3 years of experience leading research and analysis and/or planning.
• Formal project management training or related experience.
• Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic planning models, methods, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of the organization's corporate strategic plan.
• Partner with executives and business leaders to identify priorities, clarify direction, and align initiatives with enterprise objectives.
• Translate strategic discussions into clear, actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Support executive-level strategic planning activities, presentations, briefing materials, and speaking notes.
• Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization and provide expert advice on strategic and operational challenges.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive collaboration

Analytical skills

Advanced MS Office

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.

At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan.

This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in-office work arrangement up to 5 days a week beginning in 2027.

Salary Grade:N08 From: $106,400.00 To: $133,000.00

Temporary Opportunity up to 11 Months.

Shape the Future of an Organization that Matters.

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, influences at the highest levels, and turns big ideas into actionable plans? We're looking for a Strategy Business Partner to help shape enterprise-wide priorities, guide executive decision-making, and lead strategic planning initiatives that drive meaningful organizational impact. In this role, you'll work directly with senior leaders, executives, and business partners across the organization to develop strategies, facilitate critical conversations, and translate vision into results.

This is an opportunity to be a trusted advisor, internal consultant, facilitator, and strategist all in one role.

What You'll Do

Drive Enterprise Strategy

• Lead the development and evolution of the organization's corporate strategic plan.
• Partner with executives and business leaders to identify priorities, clarify direction, and align initiatives with enterprise objectives.
• Translate strategic discussions into clear, actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Support executive-level strategic planning activities, presentations, briefing materials, and speaking notes.

Act as a Trusted Strategic Advisor

• Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization and provide expert advice on strategic and operational challenges.
• Support business areas in developing multi-year business plans aligned to corporate objectives.
• Challenge assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and provide evidence-based recommendations that influence key decisions.
• Help leaders navigate ambiguity, evaluate options, and identify the path forward.

Facilitate High-Impact Workshops

• Design and lead engaging workshops for executives and leadership teams focused on strategy, alignment, innovation, and problem solving.
• Use strategic planning tools and methodologies such as SWOT analysis, gap analysis, scenario planning, environmental scans, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions, build consensus, and guide teams toward practical solutions.
• Transform workshop outcomes into actionable strategies and implementation plans.

Lead Strategic Analysis and Performance Monitoring

• Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities, risks, emerging trends, and strategic challenges.
• Evaluate organizational performance against strategic objectives and key performance measures.
• Monitor changes in the external environment and assess their impact on organizational priorities.
• Develop insights and recommendations that support evidence-based decision-making.

Foster Innovation and Collaboration

• Build relationships with external partners and strategy professionals to bring new ideas and leading practices into the organization.
• Represent the organization at conferences, forums, and professional networks.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through research, knowledge sharing, and strategic dialogue.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We're looking for someone who:

• Thinks critically and brings strong strategic problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable working through ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.
• Influences without authority and builds credibility with senior leaders.
• Acts as a strategic advisor rather than simply responding to requests.
• Can navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence and diplomacy.
• Communicates complex ideas clearly through presentations, facilitation, writing, and executive-level messaging.
• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across diverse groups.
• Balances big-picture thinking with practical execution.

Education and Experience

• University degree in public administration, business, law, or economics
• 5 years progressive experience in strategic planning, managing stakeholders or WSIB business or policy experience with demonstrated ability to identify issues, understand the impact on WSIB objectives and business processes, and assessing the implications involved in making changes.
• 3 years of experience leading research and analysis and/or planning.
• Formal project management training or related experience.
• Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic planning models, methods, and best practices.
• Proven experience using analytical and problem-solving techniques and methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating corporate changes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Political acumen and diplomacy.

Why Join Us?

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to:

• Work directly with executive leadership and key decision-makers.
• Influence enterprise-wide priorities and long-term direction.
• Lead impactful strategic initiatives that create meaningful business outcomes.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges.
• Expand your network and collaborate with leaders both inside and outside the organization.
• Make a lasting contribution to the future of the organization.

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Corporate Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Public Sector Strategy and Policy
• Business Planning
• Enterprise Transformation
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Strategic Operations

If you're energized by solving complex problems, facilitating meaningful discussions, influencing strategic outcomes, and helping leaders transform vision into action, we'd love to hear from you!

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact [e-mail]. If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.

Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at [e-mail].

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at [e-mail]. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.