Manager, Corporate Planning Communications and Reporting

Job Posting Title

Manager, Corporate Planning Communications and Reporting

Job Category

Operational Support

Language Requirements

Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférenceIn the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

Job Grade

L1 Zone A

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary

As part of the Corporate Planning function, this position is responsible for providing information products and advisory services for the company's strategic and corporate planning activities. This includes design, development, and delivery of strategies, reports, presentations and decision-making tools, introduction of new techniques for presenting complex data and concepts in readily digestible formats, and collection of unstructured data from cross-functional groups to transform it into insights.

The incumbent will have a critical role to play in providing information for decision making at the executive level along with broader strategies and counsel to improve understanding of, and alignment with, our overall strategic direction, strategic initiatives and annual plans, and in effecting continual progress towards achievement of our strategic goals. This role will also act as a key liaison for the group with the Communications department.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Lead the development of insightful packages and presentations for a variety of audiences to summarize findings related to strategic and corporate planning activities and to facilitate decision-making.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and identify trends.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations.
• Package information to report on decisions (e.g., annual goals) and provide progress updates in a compelling and easily digestible manner. This includes, for example, reporting and communications related to annual goals.
• Develop and execute robust supporting strategies related to the strategic direction and all annual planning and reporting activities.
• Act as liaison with the Communications department.
• Encourage consistency in communications practices across the Strategy Realization department and provide support and advice.
• Develop an information management approach for Corporate Planning information, in line with corporate policies, and maintain all files with appropriate access.
• Work with colleagues within the Strategy Realization team (Benefits Realization and Corporate Performance) and key partners across the organization to obtain information, explore ideas and issues, and promote consistency of approaches and materials.
• Identify and resolve issues and problems.
• Bring forward ideas to advance the Corporate Planning program on multiple fronts including strategic opportunities, enhancements to practices and processes, or potential efficiencies.

What you bring:

Education

• University degree in an area related to strategic/corporate planning (e.g., Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years experience in a strategic planning or corporate planning role.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role, with experience managing projects or leading through others.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality reports and other deliverables for all levels of the organization, including Board of Directors, Executive Management, Senior Leaders, and employees.
• Experience working with both structured and unstructured data to form conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Experience building and executing strategies and plans.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of leading practices in strategic and corporate planning.
• Knowledge of communications best practices, channels, techniques, and tactics.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of risk management considerations and approaches.
• Knowledge of benefits realization principles and philosophy.

How others describe you:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of information, tell a story, and simplify the complex.
• Strong consultation and facilitation skills, with the ability to gather information from, and lead discussions with multiple stakeholders.
• Solid data consolidation skills, including ability to work with both structured and unstructured data to find meaning, form conclusions, and provide recommendations.
• Heightened attention to detail, with complementary ability to assess the relative significance of information.
• Well developed analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to think outside the box and bring creative approaches to the table.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative working style and ability to work with, and across, all levels and areas of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to formulate and share a vision, garner support for ideas, influence those around you, and build consensus among stakeholders toward a common goal.
• Strong organization skills and project management competencies, with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong personal awareness, with the ability to consistently exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• A self-starter, with a strong sense of initiative and accompanying sense of judgement and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI).

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site. 
• Occasional travel required

Behaviour Statement:  

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company's Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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