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STRATEGY EXECUTION SPECIALIST 

 Dufferin/Lawrence | $85,278 - $101,826

Hiring range is $85,278-$90,481

Turn strategy into action by helping to translate our ambitious 10-year Strategic Plan into coordinated action, measurable progress, and lasting improvements for the organization and the clients we support!

Position Overview

The Strategy Execution Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director with strategy management, strategy execution and strategic project management.  The specialist will actively support Senior Leadership with the development, maintenance and communication of the organization's Strategic Plan and the associated performance metrics, implementation roadmap and annual organizational strategic goals.  Using a project portfolio management approach, the role coordinates the strategic initiatives outlined in the strategic plan, the rolling detailed three-year implementation plan and annual strategic goal; conduct regular capacity assessments, identify interdependencies and risks among strategic projects, and collaborates with project sponsors and teams to address any issues that arise.

Additionally, the Specialist supports ongoing project and change management support for enterprise risk management, business continuity, accreditation and integrated quality, safety and risk planning processes and for facilitating the integration of results into the annual operational improvement priorities for approval by senior leadership.

What you will do: 

The ideal candidate is energized by bringing structure to complex work, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, solving problems, and helping initiatives move from idea to implementation.

Strategy Management (20%)

• Supports the development, refinement and communication of the organization's Strategic Plan (including vision, mission, values, strategic goals and objectives); implementation roadmap and associated performance metrics.
• Conducts environmental scans and strategic analyses to inform leadership decision-making.
• Supports a SLT-approved strategy governance framework that supports strategic alignment and accountability.

Strategy Execution (40%)

• Supports the development, refinement and communication of the detailed rolling 3-year implementation plan that translates the high-level strategic plan implementation roadmap into an actionable short-term plan.
• Establishes a project portfolio management approach to managing the strategic initiatives to support cross-functional coordination and capacity planning.
• Supports Senior Leadership-led process for confirming and communicating the annual strategic goals and ensures that it is integrated with the process for prioritizing, selecting and resourcing the annual operational improvement and risk management initiatives. Supports project performance monitoring by building and managing processes and tools for measuring, monitoring, and communicating progress, including preparation of quarterly and annual performance reporting.
• Builds and delivers tools, training and guidance on strategy execution to build organizational understanding, capacity and alignment.

Project Management (40%)

• Provides project and change management support needed for the effective implementation of strategic initiatives and prioritized operational projects by the respective Executive Sponsors, Project Leads and cross-functional Project Teams.
• Creates project and change management tools and training to support consistent execution of initiatives and capacity building for team members.
• Supports Executive Sponsors and Project Leads to develop appropriate project charters, including work plans, stakeholder engagement plans, resource plans, performance measures, risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Establishes a process for tracking and monitoring progress on strategic initiatives and, leveraging reporting from Executive Sponsors and Project Leads, produces regular status updates, risk reports, performance dashboards reports.
• Facilitates lessons learned and sustainability planning conversations to ensure outcomes are embedded and processes are transitioned into ongoing operations.
• Project Manages the following planning and reporting process to ensure timely and effective integration of results into the process for confirming the annual organizational strategic goals:
  • Enterprise risk management plan
  • Business continuity plan
  • Integrated client quality, safety and risk plan
  • Accreditation readiness and continuous quality improvement

What you will bring:

• Master's degree in health administration/business management or a related field; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Five (5) years' experience, preferably in healthcare, not-for-profit, community/social service, or similar organizations supporting strategic planning and strategy execution, including facilitation, project and change management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or PROSCI/ACMP Certified Change Management Professional is an asset.
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is an asset.
• Ability to conduct environmental scans and synthesize complex information to inform strategic decisionmaking.
• Strong ability to assess organizational capacity, tradeoffs, and risks to support prioritization and sequencing of strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into clear goals, objectives, performance metrics, and execution plans.
• Strong ability to interpret data, develop appropriate performance measures/reports, and track progress toward strategic goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including report writing and executive-level briefings.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to implement solutions.
• Skilled at leading project and change initiatives with empathy and clarity.
• Good computer skills in MS Word, MS Access, Excel and PowerPoint, project management tools, data visualization tools and other appropriate software.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team environment.

Other Information

The position is full time, 40-hour week, Monday to Friday;  nonstandard hours may be required including periodic nights and weekends. The work location is primarily situated at Head Office (Dufferin/Lawrence) & periodic travel within the GTA will be required.  PACE offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package and a work environment that is focused on employee engagement and leadership development.

PACE is a non-profit community service organization that provides support services to adults with disabilities who are committed to living independent lives.

PACE provides support services to more than 350 individuals who have a variety of disabilities. We operate 8 supportive housing sites where people live independently along with a Community Outreach Program that provides support services in people's homes.

PACE has been accredited with Accreditation Canada, since 2010. PACE's last survey was in May 2026.

The new PACE, 10-year strategic plan which outlines a clear and exciting path forward was approved in June 2025. It is the shared roadmap for PACE's future which is built on a strong foundation of innovation. The strategic plan reflects who we are as a community, what we stand for and what we choosing to create together.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us at

www.pace-il.ca

To apply for this position:  

Please upload both a cover letter and your resume.   

Additionally, applicants who are selected to participate in the interview process will be required to complete a psychological assessment questionnaire

PACE is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

Additional Information

This is a newly created position within the organization.

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