Strategy Consultant

College of Nurses of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 122,973 - 130,679; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic project manager to support its senior leadership team in implementing innovative nursing practices. This role involves developing comprehensive project plans, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in project management and strategic planning. Join a dedicated team committed to promoting safe nursing practices while driving forward-thinking initiatives in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in nursing, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and strategic planning.
• Graduate degree in relevant fields such as Public Administration or Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans supporting regulatory operations.
• Engage with external partners to align initiatives with strategic goals.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Consulting & Advising

Collaboration

Innovation

Integrity

Education

Graduate degree in Public Administration

Graduate degree in Nursing

Graduate degree in Public Policy

Graduate degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

STFRES
101 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON M5R3P1, CAN

Eligibility: Open to any qualified candidate

JOB PURPOSE

Supports CNO’s senior leadership team, board of directors and committees in developing, coordinating, and implementing strategic projects, initiatives and evidence informed strategic plans by leveraging knowledge, skills, and experience to promote safe nursing practice, while considering emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults partners/parties across the organization to develop and implement project plans (including scope, accountabilities, milestones, deliverables, risks, and mitigation strategies, change management, and evaluation) that support regulatory operations and strategic direction; establishes and facilitates cross-functional teams for initiatives; manages and reports on progress, budgets, results, and lessons learned.
• Acts as an expert resource which can include “project lead” in the areas of professional regulation, governance, and relevant projects and initiatives.
• Engages and be informed by various external partners/parties including government, regulators in Ontario and other jurisdictions and other partners in the system to ensure projects and initiatives are aligned with CNO’s Strategic Plan, key performance indicators and risk-based regulation.
• Identifies and analyses trends and best practices, and their applicability to CNO.
• Writes evidence-informed briefing materials for CNO’s senior leadership team, board of directors and committees with analysis and options including incorporating evidence and perspectives from partners/parties to support their decision-making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Completion of a graduate degree in Public Administration, Nursing, Public Policy and/or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a similar role.
• Experience developing and monitoring complex initiatives and work plans.

Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Staff Core Competencies:

• Innovation – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
• Integrity – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Collaboration – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.

Problem Solving – Utilizes knowledge of research methodologies, principles and practices and leverages in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulation and by-laws, the regulatory landscape (provincial, national, international), and the broader healthcare environment (e.g., trends and issues) to use data driven and evidence-informed analysis in promoting safe nursing practice; identifies and analyzes key issues and trends, interprets data and provides options and solutions including any impact to professional regulation or CNO policies and adjusts approach to address any changes.

Project / Program Management – Applies project management knowledge and skills and its methodologies, tools, and techniques to develop a comprehensive project plan which includes work activities, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies, and adjusting approach, as priorities change.

Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills – Synthesizes and analyzes information for trends, patterns, and best practices; demonstrates sound regulatory understanding and broader environmental issues to analyze issues and potential impacts.

Communication – Communicates complex information such as writing concise and clear briefing notes that draws on research with evidence-based assessments and perspectives of partners/parties considered; engages various partners/parties as it relates to projects and initiatives, determines the communication delivery and approach, and adjusts approach when difficulty in understanding arises.

Consulting & Advising – Defines issues, develops, and recommends regulatory policies including by-laws and regulations that consider needs of partners or parties, risks, urgency, scope, sensitivity of the problem and other relevant factors; guides others through complex recommendations to support effective implementation of plans, initiatives, and improvements; analyses outcomes and integrates lessons learned into future practice.

Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency in MS Office such as Word and Excel.

Hiring Range: $122,973 - $130,679

Full Salary Range: $122,973 - $147,568

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume by March 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm via UKG PRO

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] citing “Request for Accommodation” in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples.