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Director- Strategic Projects

1 hour ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Winnifred Stewart Full time


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Director- Strategic Projects





Winnifred
Stewart is seeking a Director of Strategic Projects to join our dynamic,
results-oriented executive management team. This newly created role will shape
strategic priorities and lead complex initiatives that drive organizational
growth and innovation at a vital social service organizations that ensures
people with diverse abilities have a voice, choice and a place to belong for
their entire life.

What We Do

Winnifred Stewart walks alongside adults with intellectual disabilities,
amplifying their right to belong and fostering community inclusion. Our work is
grounded in inclusive decision-making, strong individual relationships, and the
courage to challenge conventional norms. We envision a future where individuals
with diverse abilities are empowered to express their voices, make choices, and
experience a lifelong sense of belonging.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Strategic Projects is a senior leadership
role responsible for leading transformative initiatives that support Winnifred
Stewart's long-term sustainability, growth, and innovation. This role is ideal
for a seasoned professional with strong business acumen, strategic foresight,
and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Strategic
    board engagement
  • Capital
    planning and asset strategy
  • Service
    growth through partnerships and mergers
  • Social
    enterprise development, including scaling Joey & Friends Empties
    (processing over 7 million bottles annually)
  • Development
    of a workplan and prioritization framework

Responsibilities

Board Relations & Strategic
Reporting

  • Serve
    as a key liaison to the Board of Directors, providing strategic updates,
    reports, and insights
  • Lead
    the development of organizational reporting frameworks aligned with
    strategic priorities and community impact

Asset Strategy & Capital Planning

  • Develop
    long-term asset strategies, including capital investments and lease
    negotiations
  • Collaborate
    with stakeholders to assess infrastructure needs and secure funding
  • Partner
    with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and cost-benefit analyses

Growth & Expansion Strategy

  • Develop
    business cases for service expansion through partnerships, mergers, and
    contract diversification
  • Conduct
    market and stakeholder analysis to identify growth opportunities

Social Enterprise Development

  • Support
    strategic growth of Joey & Friends Empties
  • Identify
    new revenue opportunities, efficiencies, and engagement strategies
  • Assess
    opportunities to launch new mission-aligned social enterprises

Strategic Planning & Business
Strategy

  • Oversee
    implementation of approved strategic initiatives with clear milestones and
    performance tracking
  • Prepare
    materials for leadership and Board review (RFDs, capital proposals,
    funding strategies, business plans)
  • Lead
    and advise on mergers, service integration, and resource-sharing
    initiatives
  • Foster
    cross-departmental collaboration toward shared goals

The Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative, inclusive leader with strong relationship-building
skills, sound judgment, and ethical leadership. You are highly organized,
results-focused, and comfortable managing multiple complex initiatives
simultaneously.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong
    written and verbal communication
  • Senior
    leadership and Board presentation experience
  • Strategic
    and business planning
  • Project
    and organizational management
  • KPI
    development and performance measurement
  • Leadership
    and people management
  • Change
    management
  • Stakeholder
    engagement
  • Analytical,
    evidence-based decision-making

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's
    degree in business administration, commerce, public administration, or
    related field
  • 7–10
    years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, business
    development and project management
  • Proven
    success leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience
    in capital planning, lease negotiations, and stakeholder engagement
  • Contract
    management and legal consultation experience
  • Strong
    financial and analytical skills
  • Experience
    with social enterprise development or scaling
  • Not-for-profit
    sector experience is an asset

Prerequisites

  • Valid
    driver's license, $2M liability insurance, and access to a personal
    vehicle
  • Clear
    police clearance (CRIM) within six months or ability to obtain
  • Valid
    driver's abstract

 Winnifred Stewart is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and
safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

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