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ARC'TERYX

Manager, Strategy

Vancouver, BC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

The team provides strategic insights and frameworks to enable strategy development, cross-functional alignment and executive decision making. We are experts at translating complex, unstructured ...

lululemon

Senior Strategy Analyst

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$112K - CA$147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our team enables strategy development by providing market, financial and consumer analyses to the business to deliver a strong fact base and logical framework for planning and decision-making. Key ...

EMCO Corporation

  • Retirement

As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account ...

Socket.dev

Head of Financial Planning

Burnaby, BC · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Support corporate strategy development, major business initiatives, and strategic decision-making processes. * Provide financial leadership for workforce planning, organizational development ...

Targeted Talent

ESG Lead

Burnaby, BC · Hybrid

ESG strategy development at project, portfolio and organizational levels * Integration of ESG into design, procurement & construction workflows * Oversee data collection, tracking, and gap analysis

Targeted Talent

ESG Lead

Surrey, BC · Hybrid

ESG strategy development at project, portfolio and organizational levels * Integration of ESG into design, procurement & construction workflows * Oversee data collection, tracking, and gap analysis

Targeted Talent

ESG Lead

Coquitlam, BC · Hybrid

ESG strategy development at project, portfolio and organizational levels * Integration of ESG into design, procurement & construction workflows * Oversee data collection, tracking, and gap analysis

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How much do strategy development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategy development in British Columbia is $110,670.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is strategy development?

Strategy development is the process organizations use to define their long-term goals and determine the best actions to achieve them. It typically involves analyzing the current situation, setting objectives, evaluating options, and creating a clear roadmap for the future. Effective strategy development helps businesses adapt to changes, gain a competitive advantage, and align resources efficiently. This process often includes input from leaders across the organization and may be revisited regularly to ensure ongoing relevance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in strategy development?

To thrive in Strategy Development, you need strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and experience in market research, often supported by a degree in business, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with strategic planning frameworks, data analytics tools like Excel or Tableau, and experience with project management software are typically required. Creativity, effective communication, and stakeholder management are vital soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills enable the development of actionable, data-driven strategies that drive organizational success and competitive advantage.

What are the typical challenges faced when working in a strategy development role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in strategy development often encounter challenges such as aligning diverse stakeholder interests, adapting to rapidly changing market conditions, and ensuring strategies are actionable and measurable. Successfully navigating these issues requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Building collaborative relationships across departments and regularly reviewing strategic plans help ensure alignment and responsiveness to change, making the strategy both practical and effective.

What is the difference between Strategy Development vs Business Analysis?

AspectStrategy DevelopmentBusiness Analysis
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced degrees in business or managementBachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; certifications like CBAP are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning sessions, executive meetings, long-term projectsProject teams, stakeholder meetings, process improvement initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, consulting firms, government agenciesBusinesses across industries, consulting, IT, finance
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding strategic roles, career paths, skills neededUnderstanding analysis roles, project involvement, skills required

Strategy Development focuses on creating long-term plans and setting organizational direction, often working with executive teams. Business Analysis involves evaluating business processes, gathering requirements, and supporting project implementation. While both roles require analytical skills and industry knowledge, Strategy Development emphasizes high-level planning, whereas Business Analysis centers on operational improvements and project support.

Strategy Development jobs near you
Infographic showing various Strategy Development job openings in British Columbia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,670 per year, or $53.2 per hour.

Manager, Strategy

ARC'TERYX

Vancouver, BC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Arc'teryx rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Department: Strategy

Reports to: Senior Director, Strategy

Location: North Vancouver, BC


Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:

As the Manager, Strategy you will support the enablement of our long-term strategic plan, through cross-functional project management and strategy development. You will be responsible for driving key projects forward; including defining the timelines, developing, and managing the project plan, delivering key areas of work, and working with the team to see progress and unblock challenges along the way. 

You thrive in an agile environment and can balance multiple projects at once. You connect dots and can foresee barriers and opportunities with implementing change. You can help simplify complex scenarios and bring clarity to confusion. You bring solutions and appropriate recommendations to solve for anticipated needs.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Strategy team, which sits within the Brand Marketing function, partners with the executive leadership team in the development, prioritization, and oversight of our company strategies, working cross-functionally across the business to ensure attainment of our long-term strategic objectives and goals. The team provides strategic insights and frameworks to enable strategy development, cross-functional alignment and executive decision making. We are experts at translating complex, unstructured problems into clear executive level narrative and recommendations. Our team leads the company's long-range strategic planning process and quarterly business reviews to connect our strategy to our annual operating budget and annual strategic plan.

If you were the Manager, Strategy, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
  • Structuring strategic problems and developing frameworks that help cross-functional stakeholders identify opportunities and solve complex challenges
  • Building data-informed strategies and connecting insights to strategic direction, helping to spread a culture of insights throughout Arc'teryx
  • Developing comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans to ensure the right people are in the right conversations
  • Creating compelling communication materials including meeting content, presentations, and strategic updates, to align and inform stakeholders at all levels
  • Connecting cross-functional dots to ensure strategy is understood and executed across the organization
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to drive the annual business planning process, weaving long-term strategies into actionable annual plans
  • Leading the development and management of tools, processes, and governance to execute against strategic and business plans
  • Establishing project foundations and end-to-end project plans, including governance, ways of working, key stakeholders, meeting cadence, deliverables, and timelines
  • Driving and delivering project work, including progress reporting to senior leaders
  • Identifying risks proactively, developing mitigation solutions, and escalating as needed
  • Assessing change management requirements to ensure successful project rollout and implementation
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
  • Leading end-to-end business case development for new product, brand, and business opportunities. Structuring complex problems, building data-informed recommendations, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders on strategic direction
  • Owning the full lifecycle of high-visibility, high-impact project. Establishing governance, managing project plans and timelines, driving cross-functional progress, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure successful delivery
  •  Crafting compelling executive-level narratives and presentations for board meetings, investor days, and senior leadership forums. Translating complex, unstructured information into clear, actionable storylines for senior audiences
Are you our next Manager, Strategy?
  • You have a bachelor's degree in business, strategy, or related field
  • You have 5+ years of professional work experience in strategic planning, management consulting, project management, consumer products and/or retail
  • You have 3+ years of project management experience and have experience using project management software
  • You have a demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
  • You have a strong understanding of retail and consumer-facing businesses
  • You have a proven track record of successfully directing cross-functional projects
  • You can work in and bring structure to ambiguous environments
  • You have the capacity to synthesize information into effective strategies and innovative insights, translating complex ideas into simple, actionable recommendations
  • You have high emotional intelligence, influencing skills, and communication skills to collaborate with senior executive stakeholders
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build strategic narratives and impactful executive-level presentations
  • You have strong leadership, facilitation, and analytical skills
  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are a self-starter, and results driven
  • You demonstrate flexibility and resilience to change and ambiguity
  • You have a commitment to ethical decision-making and doing what is right
Compensation
The salary range for this role is CAD$108,000 - CAD$135,000.
Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc'teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility. 

We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team. 

In addition to base pay, Arc'teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life: 

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
  • Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear). 

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role. 

Equal Opportunity
 
Arc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 
 
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  
 
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
 
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