Senior Strategist, Business Strategy

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At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Strategic Planning department is currently hiring for a Senior Strategist, Business Strategy.

The Senior Strategist, Business Strategy will develop, recommend, and influence various Bruce Power executives and partners on strategies going forward in the production of power (i.e., nuclear, gas, etc.). This requires a high degree of tact and diplomacy to be successful. The candidate will be responsible for implementing the chosen strategy to completion which would involve complex analysis, financial modeling, risk assessments and developing structures under which various strategies can be achieved. This would involve dealing with investors, financial institutions, government, and other agencies at a high level and be capable of influencing them to adopt a course of action suitable to the Company. The successful candidate will also participate in various labor relation issues that, if implemented, could have an impact on the work force. The successful individual for this role will be able to handle both precise tasks and big-picture thinking.

This is a permanent position

Key Responsibilities:

• Adopt and promote the Bruce Power values, demonstrating leadership in behaviors that support these values

• Foster teamwork and a stimulating work environment

• Provide support and assistance to the Executive Director, Tax, Treasury and Business Strategy in managing the division in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, programs and agreements

• Maintain up-to-date documentation, related to assigned functions, which lays down requirements for ensuring that correct and safe practices are followed

• Ensure value for money and achievement of the division's business plan

• Monitor performance and initiate any actions necessary to correct any adverse trends

• Manage responsibilities in a manner which always seeks to enhance the Company's corporate reputation

• Maintain the confidentiality of the commercially sensitive information

• Develop, monitor and report on the implementation of both the division's internal and the partner's Business Development business plans to support the company's and partner's goals

• Develop, challenge and monitor the assumptions that underpin the financial models associated with the existing business and any new business opportunities as directed.

• Develop, maintain and modify financial models and other appropriate analysis tools associated with evaluating the existing business and new business opportunities as directed

• Develop business cases for improvements to the current business model and new opportunities as directed

• Liaise with the senior management within the company and at the partner level.

• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Confident interpersonal skills to effectively work with Partners, Senior Management, and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of Bruce Power’s business, and deal with the province

• Ability to articulate and solve complex problems and concepts

• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of a 4-year university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Commerce or related field.

• A period of 8 years up to and including 10 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

• Strong business acumen to recommend and lead solid courses of action based on available information and/or by tapping into the knowledge held by experts in and out of the company

• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and financial/business

• Experience in advising, strategizing and communicating business and people strategies/ initiatives

Selection Criteria

• Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience

• Verbal and written communication

• Transferable skills (for example, attention to detail, effective communication, drive for accountability and results, time/organizational management, collaboration and teamwork)

• Competency based interview

• Past performance record and suitability for this position

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.