Director Of Strategy Jobs

The OpportunityDavis Pier is a consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. We work with public, not-profit, and private sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change. We hire great people who work hard at delivering exceptional results for clients within a flexible, autonomous workplace.We are looking for a Director of Strategy / Chief of Staff to help the CEO execute the firm’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will lead several initiatives under the general direction of the CEO, including elements related to external communications, client relationship development, thought leadership, strategic project delivery, organizational health, social impact, and philanthropy.ResponsibilitiesManaging and working on special projects that help move the firm’s strategic initiatives forwardResearch and analysis of concepts aligned with the strategic direction of the firmParticipating in the creation of content, including reports, briefing notes, proposals, and emails on the CEO’s behalfParticipating in meetings and events with, and on the behalf of, the CEO that are aligned with firm strategy and growthHelping to maximize the impact of the firm by ensuring the CEO’s time is allocated to critical initiatives aligned with the firm’s prioritiesActing as the communication lead for the CEO with external stakeholders and partnersLeading strategic marketing and communications efforts, including the creation of content, guiding digital and social media efforts, collaborating on thought pieces, and developing marketing campaigns and initiatives Overall, helping to implement the firm’s strategic vision through the execution of other initiatives and tasks as requiredQualificationsCandidates should meet the following criteria:Formal education in Business, Communications, Public Policy/Administration, or other complementary field of study Experience in consulting or other professional service industries is requiredExceptional organization skills as demonstrated by significant experience leading projects and executing strategiesExcellent communications skills as demonstrated by significant experience developing concise and engaging content across numerous mediumsStrong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by significant experience engaging internal and external stakeholders in the development and execution of initiativesStrong problem solver; ability to think ahead and catch problems before they arisePrevious experience in project settings in a professional services environment Focused on providing exceptional results to internal and external partners Possess the ability to remain flexible concerning approaches to delivering solutions; Experience with communications, marketing, social media, and/or digital content would be considered an asset, andKnowledge of the public sector, the social sector, or healthcare would be considered an asset.At Davis Pier we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesn’t align with every qualification described but you believe you have the ability to deliver the work described in a way that aligns with our values, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your application.Perks of Working with Davis Pier:Contributing to the community while working for a B Corp certified companyFour weeks of vacation annuallyHybrid working options after first few months with the firmAnnual Health Living Allowance Profit-sharing incentives Regular social and team-building eventsPeer Mentorship ProgramBeautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market buildingComprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (co pay)Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive teamAbout Davis PierDavis Pier is a professional services firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. Our team consists of over 80 people in Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds including strategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such as business, engineering, public administration, psychology, economics, and behavioural science.We work with public and non-profit sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change. Our ability to collaborate with clients and implement these solutions is what sets us apart. The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients. Our success in supporting these complex projects resulted in us receiving the 2020 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and who are representative of the communities that we serve, in particular those with lived experience of the barriers individuals face to employment.Davis Pier is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society.If you will require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note. In your application, please feel free to note your preferred pronouns (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).What’s the Process?We know applying for jobs and finding your new career can be overwhelming, so we strive to be as transparent as possible about our interview and hiring process.It is important to note that our interviews are conversation based. We use an interview guide to support our conversation and are ready to answer any questions you have about our team. At Davis Pier we strive for a two-way dialogue, as we hire for the long term and want to ensure we are hiring the right person to grow our team and you feel confident choosing us as an employer.The image below depicts the process for applying at Davis Pier.Powered by JazzHRXZMWeLftG3