Strategy, Planning & Corporate Reporting Specialist

OPB (Ontario Pension Board); Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Ontario Pension Board (OPB) is seeking a Strategy Planning & Corporate Reporting Specialist to support annual business planning, the Annual Report, and related communications. You will synthesize data and insights to tell compelling narratives that advance organizational priorities.

You will build strong relationships with executives and partners, coordinate with ELT on strategic initiatives, and ensure content is accurate, timely and aligned with government reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in communications or public affairs or related field.
• Experience in strategic planning and corporate reporting.
• Strong writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of Ontario public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic communications materials including plans, key messages and briefing notes.
• Builds trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders including ELT.
• Provides strategic communications advice and audience-focused approaches.
• Analyzes communication effectiveness using data and insights.
• Collaborates with partners and vendors on digital communications products.
• Supports implementation of OPB’s strategic plan and external reporting.

Skills

Strategic communications

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Presentation skills

Project management

Public sector knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data interpretation

Government reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in communications or public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategy, Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Full-Time Permanent

About us:

The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With over 106,000 members and almost $40 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s. Learn more about OPB.

About the role:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, the Strategy Planning & Corporate Reporting Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, development and execution of OPB’s annual business planning process, Annual Report and related corporate communications materials. Combining strategic thinking, storytelling and strong analytical skills, they will synthesize data and insights from across the organization to form meaningful narratives that support the advancement of organizational priorities.

A strong relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment, the Specialist provides expertise and coordination to support the implementation and monitoring of the strategic plan, aligning business priorities with resourcing requests to strengthen business planning. Leveraging a proactive approach, they will anticipate needs, opportunities and challenges to streamline processes and drive efficient and effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops a variety of strategic communications materials, including communication plans, key messages, briefing notes, speaking points, email communications, and stakeholder responses.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the executive leadership team (ELT) fostering collaboration and consistent messaging across corporate initiatives.
• Provides strategic communications advice and recommend innovative, audience-focused approaches that effectively inform, engage, and influence diverse stakeholder groups.
• Analyzes communication effectiveness using data, feedback, and insights to continuously improve strategies, streamline processes, and enhance impact.
• Collaborates with business partners and external vendors to support the development and delivery of digital communications products and engagement tools.
• Supports the implementation of OPB’s strategic plan, including updates as required, and external reporting on progress.

Specifically, this role:

Supports the annual business planning process, including:

• working with the EVP & Chief Pension Officer and Executive Director to facilitate strategic planning sessions to help ELT set their priorities for the upcoming year, ensuring alignment with OPB’s broader strategic objectives;
• contributing to the development of the business plan by gathering and compiling submissions across business units to formulate a clear, cohesive, and compelling strategic narrative that compliance with government reporting requirements;
• ensuring the Business Plan complies with all government reporting requirements for Agencies; and
• developing project plans, managing timelines to proactively drive deliverables
• Works closely with the EVP & Chief Pension Officer and Director, External Communications & Digital Strategy on the development of OPB’s Annual Report, including
• providing strategic guidance, compliance, editorial and project management support on OPB’s cyclical annual report submission and member communication activities in partnership with the executive leadership team (ELT), management and external vendors; and
• coordinating content review, approvals, and implementation activities, ensuring high-quality submissions and seamless execution of planning and communication initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in a communications discipline (journalism, public affairs) or relevant field such as public policy, business administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of strategic communications, strategic planning, strategy development including defining strategic objectives, aligning business priorities and managing resourcing requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with demonstrated experience writing corporate communications materials, including briefing materials, reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with executives, stakeholders, vendors and business partners across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of public issues and trends and ability to analyze implications to OPB, knowledge of government processes, familiarity with public sector environment in Ontario.
• Strong project management capabilities to manage competing priorities and adjust approach with shifting priorities.
• Experience in the pensions or financial services industry, with working knowledge of investment management is considered an asset.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills required to research and identify emerging issues, challenges, opportunities for corporate communications and determine the most effective approach and tactics for the audience and objectives.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology is an asset.

Compensation:

• The target hiring salary for this position is $95,000. A candidate’s placement in the range is based on skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements . This position is eligible to participate in OPB’s Annual Incentive Program, subject to its terms and conditions.

Additional Information:

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• This competition is open to all employees of OPB.
• The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is selected or until the competition is closed.
• No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• The identified final candidate will be required to complete a background screening.
• OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise OPB if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.