Lead, Business Planning in North Bay, Ontario

POSITION:            Lead, Business Planning 

REPORTS TO:      Manager, Business Planning and Intelligence

DEPARTMENT:     Finance        

LOCATION:           North Bay, ON

REFERENCE:       800-205-25

SALARY:               $95,212 – $112,008

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.  We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 900 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The Lead, Business Planning will facilitate business initiatives across the organization working in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified and implemented.  This role will lead the development and authoring of the organization’s annual business plan and annual report.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Planning and Strategic Support

• Lead the establishment and continuous improvement of the annual business planning process.

• Coordinate and develop Ontario Northland’s Business Plan and Annual Report, ensuring compliance with provincial requirements.

• Gather, verify, and synthesize content and data for business planning documents.

• Work with senior leaders to define strategic priorities, key performance indicators, and business case requirements.

• Support Finance in ensuring that operating and capital plans align with business planning objectives.

• Provide guidance and oversight to the Business Planning Specialist, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives.

• Provide guidance and oversight to the Business Planning Specialist, ensuring their work aligns with strategic initiatives, including financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis to support business planning efforts.

Business Case Development and Analysis

• Lead the drafting and development of business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Provide recommendations for refinement and oversee approvals, in collaboration with the Manager of Business Planning and Intelligence.

• Ensure business cases align with Ontario Northland’s strategic direction and the agency’s letter of direction.

• Provide training and guidance on business case development and related reporting processes.

• Conduct research and analysis to support business planning and decision-making.

• Oversee the work of the Business Case Specialist, ensuring high-quality analysis and alignment with business objectives.

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Monitor the progress of business plan initiatives and provide updates to the Manager of Business Planning and Intelligence.

• Collaborate with internal teams to track and analyze key performance indicators.

• Develop reports and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations.

• Ensure the Business Planning Specialist and Business Case Specialist effectively track and report on performance metrics.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business operations, strategic planning, financial planning, and/or program management

• 5+ years experience managing or supervising people 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience in business report writing, including briefing notes and technical documents

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Highly organized with strong time management skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

• Commitment to health and safety

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: March 10, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Les offres d’emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, poste 394 pour plus de renseignements.

 

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