Manager, Strategic Revenue Initiatives

With a vision to become the leading workplace compensation board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides no-fault insurance and compensation for Ontarians in the event of a workplace injury or illness. We are committed to delivering what matters: fast, accessible service and fair benefits at a fair price.
We've launched a comprehensive plan for modernizing and revitalizing the WSIB. This is an exciting time for the organization, and we invite you to be a part of it as we work to grow and improve the services we provide.
Recognized as a best-in-class learning organization, we promote professional development and are committed to providing our people with opportunities to lead learn and grow, ensuring that we're providing the best possible service to the people of Ontario. We offer a market-competitive total compensation plan and a robust wellness program that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as work/life balance.
The work we do at the WSIB is meaningful and challenging, and it makes a difference to the people of Ontario. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

What can I expect to do in this role?

We are looking for a strategic and engaging leader to oversee various emerging stakeholder and revenue initiatives through a team of Senior Business and Financial Analysts, working with key leaders from across the organization.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced natural leader with excellent communication skills and a thoughtful approach to working with varied business areas.

How do I qualify?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and manage a team of professionals and key strategic initiatives as identified by senior management. This includes leading or participating as a critical member of cross-functional project teams.

2. Work collaboratively and foster relationships across the organization and with external partners to undertake critical analysis that will identify gaps, monitor trends and potential implications.

3. Proactively provide expertise and input to develop and improve upon concepts, models, systems and processes that will facilitate better decision making and create greater value to both internal and external stakeholders.

4. Plan, manage and control the activities of the Strategic Revenue Initiatives department, which includes: annual planning of projects and priorities, coordination and engagement with project sponsors, ensuring the function is adequately and competently staffed, allocating work, establishing and monitoring performance objectives, conducting performance reviews and providing guidance and expertise to staff.

5. Participate as a member of Strategic Revenue Policy Branch and divisional management teams in the development, identification and implementation of divisional and enterprise-wide strategy, goals and objectives.

6. Ensure risk management, quality management and continuous improvement systems are established to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and cost benefit of services and programs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of policy development, leading strategic initiatives, and financial, business and/or investment analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, public policy/management, finance or other related fields
• Demonstrated managerial experience particularly in enterprise wide initiatives or projects
• Applied knowledge of economic/statistical, quantitative/qualitative research and analysis methods and techniques
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated political acumen, diplomacy and communication skills

Note: As a precondition of employment, the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board will require a prospective candidate to undergo a criminal records name check prior to or at any time following hire.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website; WSIB Job Opportunities.

http://www.wsib.on.ca/WSIBPortal/faces/WSIBArticlePage?fGUID=835502100635000719

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, May 4, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.