About CP Planning

Application due date:  Accepted on ongoing basis until position filled 

Start date: Flexible

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000  - Compensation based on qualifications. 

Reports to: Executive Director

Commitment: 35 hours/week 

Benefits:  Health Spending Account and Life and Disabilities Insurance program provided after completing 3 months of probation. 

The CP Planning team is seeking a detail oriented and creative problem-solver to join in the role of Senior Strategist. The ideal candidate has experience designing and innovating within ongoing and dynamic program strategies within small to medium sized organizations, enjoys managing multiple projects, and has demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

We value you, your ideas, insights and initiative!  

The Senior Strategist will work closely with the CP Planning team to implement the Roadmap for Redevelopment Plans to Confront Systemic Racism (Roadmap).

Location

The ideal candidate lives in Toronto or Peel, or is able to commute to Toronto on a regular basis. This is a hybrid position, with the coordinator expected to attend in person meetings or events at least twice a week. As CP Planning collaborates with vulnerable communities, the ideal candidate must have direct experience conducting community engaged work and contributing to social justice.

Administration

• Support the development and implementation of projects, including project team planning, management, and coordination to ensure delivery of projects, communications strategies, and achievement of KPIs within prescribed timelines and allocated budget.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Leadership team to evaluate, resolve, and mitigate impact of project challenges, concerns, or risks .
• Ensure quality output through the oversight of project plans, report writing, online media, and other communications.

People and Culture

• Identify and implement strategies to develop and maintain partnerships with private, charitable/non-profit, and public sector organizations and leaders with whom there is alignment with CP Planning’s mission.
• Help develop and implement systems of the identification, recruitment, ongoing relationship management with vendors, partners (private, non-profit, and public sector organizations), job candidates, donors, and clients.
• Conduct assessments and prepare strategies for generating and evaluating progress on the capacity and effectiveness of industry capacity  contribute to the achievement organizational objectives.

Required

• College or Undergraduate at Certificate or Degree
• Positive attitude, team player
• Six or more years of proven success in a project management or operations management role
• Five years of experience working in non-profits or as a board member of a medium sized non-profit
• Demonstrated experience in organizational/resource development, personnel management, and financial/budget administration
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and leadership skills as to effectively engage with coworkers, prospects, and partners
• Good decision-making skills and dependable response to high-pressure situations
• Working knowledge of office and project management software programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, MicrosoftPlanner, Microsoft SharePoint, and related software
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and anti-oppression via experience in community organizing or capacity building with racialized communities
• Be flexible to work remotely or in person, as needed

Desired

• Familiarity with applicable federal and provincial non-profit regulations and processes
• Familiarity with urban planning, city building, and or affordable housing topics
• Working knowledge of finance management software programs, including Quickbooks, Dext, Plooto, and related software

You can apply to be Senior Strategist by filling in the form at the bottom of the page, or emailing Careers@CPplanning.ca directly. If emailing directly, please input the email title as “Senior Strategist – Application” attach your resume as a PDF, and include within the body of the email what city you live. Cover letters are optional. Applications are kept on file for 4 months for consideration of other employment opportunities as they arise.  

Applicants are encouraged to send their application as soon as possible, to assist in the scheduling of interviews.  

We encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientations, racial identities, newcomers, and people with disabilities.