Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We are looking for a Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development with a strong background in strategy and exceptional analytical, problem-solving as well as strong communication skills. Reporting to the SVP Strategy and Business Development, the ideal candidate further has a proven track record of leading important projects and of building effective relationships with people at varying levels of complex organizations.

If you are a self-driven individual with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills to proactively engage and build relationships across varying levels of the organization, we look forward to receiving your application.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and execute Strategy projects, effectively working with key stakeholders to frame strategic questions, identify creative, impactful, and practical solutions supported by analysis, and lead teams through the execution of these strategies.
• Partner with the operating businesses by building rapport with key stakeholders across the Loblaw group of companies to effectively and seamlessly work with them on project delivery while acting as an advisor to them on important strategic questions and the annual planning and review cycle.
• Grow and manage a small team of 3-4 FTE by directing the work of team members while creating appropriate roles for them which align with their personal development goals. Investing in mentoring and coaching to provide opportunities for the team to continue to grow and develop.
• Act as thought partner to the SVP Strategy & Business Development and Loblaw leadership as well as stakeholders at the Group level (George Weston Limited).

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong Strategy skillset, given their primary responsibilities will be to direct strategy work. An ideal candidate will also have personal attributes such as the confidence and credibility to interact with senior-level business leaders, being self-directed and organized, and showing up authentically.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Strategy and Business Development, ideally at a top-tier consulting firm, or in Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development at a leading Canadian retail company.
• 3+ years of direct team leadership experience.
• Strong financial/business acumen applied to our core businesses, with prior experience in Canadian Retail, Grocery or Healthcare considered an asset.
• Project management abilities to structure work in executable pieces, support complex projects and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and deal with unstructured problems.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective and trustful relationships in complex matrix organizations.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible, self-directed, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills to distill key message for senior audiences (including the C-suite and Boards) and effectively and confidently present findings, recommendations, and opinions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant field (e.g., business, economics, finance) from a top-tier university.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.