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About the Role

The Strategic Planning, Corporate Performance and Prioritization Branch is seeking an Advisor, Strategic Planning, Corporate Performance & Prioritization to support the advancement of AGCO's strategic priorities and key branch deliverables across enterprise strategic planning, strategic foresight, divisional business planning, corporate planning and reporting, enterprise prioritization, performance measurement and strategic initiatives. The role will synthesize complex information and performance insights into high-quality strategic plans, executive and decision-support materials, corporate reporting products and performance updates; monitor priorities, commitments and key deliverables; and contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of strategic planning, corporate performance and prioritization practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

Support enterprise and divisional strategic planning activities by coordinating inputs, timelines and deliverables and contributing to the development and continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and materials.
Conduct research and analysis, synthesize business-area input and monitor progress against strategic priorities and commitments to support alignment and identify emerging risks, dependencies and opportunities.
Coordinate divisional business planning activities, timelines, organizational inputs and deliverables, working with partners to support the development of clear and strategically aligned business plans.
Review, synthesize and monitor divisional planning information and commitments to identify themes, gaps, risks and dependencies and support organizational alignment, accountability and delivery.
Support the development of AGCO’s multi-year Business Plan, Annual Report and other corporate planning and accountability products by coordinating organizational contributions, validating information and tracking deliverables and approvals.
Analyze and synthesize planning, performance and organizational information into clear and cohesive materials, supporting quality assurance, accuracy and alignment with organizational priorities.
Collect, validate and analyze performance information and support the maintenance of performance measures, indicators, targets, dashboards and reporting tools.
Translate performance information into clear insights, visualizations and summaries that identify trends, variances and emerging considerations and support organizational accountability and continuous improvement.
Conduct environmental scanning, jurisdictional research, trend analysis and emerging-issues monitoring to identify developments that may have implications for AGCO’s priorities and future direction.
Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into concise insights and materials that contribute to strategic planning and foresight discussions.
Gather, analyze and synthesize initiative information to support assessment of strategic alignment, risks, dependencies and organizational considerations against established priorities and criteria.
Prepare comparative analyses, summaries and decision-support materials and monitor priority initiatives and follow-up actions to support enterprise prioritization activities.
Support the implementation and consistent application of strategic planning and performance management processes, tools and guidance across the organization.
Work with branch colleagues and organizational partners to gather feedback, identify implementation considerations and develop materials and resources that strengthen planning practices and organizational understanding.
Coordinate and synthesize information and inputs to support the preparation of executive and Board-level presentations, briefings, planning materials and other decision-support products.
Support governance and strategic planning discussions by capturing decisions and commitments and tracking follow-up actions, deliverables, risks and dependencies.
Build effective working relationships with branch colleagues and organizational partners to gather information and perspectives and support integrated planning and coordinated delivery.
Provide coordination and materials for planning discussions, workshops, consultations and cross-functional forums, and synthesize outcomes and follow-up actions.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Relevant experience supporting strategic planning, corporate or business planning, organizational performance, policy analysis, program evaluation, project delivery or a related function.
Knowledge of strategic planning, performance measurement, project management and continuous improvement concepts, with the ability to apply established frameworks and methodologies.
Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to gather, assess, validate and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear insights, presentations, briefing materials, reports and practical recommendations.
Experience with environmental scanning, trend analysis, jurisdictional research, risk analysis, strategic foresight or emerging-issues monitoring is an asset.
Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives, planning processes, workplans, timelines, deliverables and organizational priorities.
Strong critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely for different audiences.
Effective facilitation, collaboration and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work across teams and incorporate diverse perspectives.
Knowledge of public-sector governance or regulatory environments is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint; experience with Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools is an asset.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Corporate Planning
Business Planning
Performance Measurement
Strategic Foresight
Research
Analysis
Synthesis
Communication
Facilitation
Relationship Management
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Environmental Scanning
Trend Analysis
Jurisdictional Research
Risk Analysis
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint
Power BI

Location

Head Office, Toronto, ON (In-Office)

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time
In-Office

Experience Level

Pay Level 8

Education Level

Degree or diploma in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Salary/Compensations

$81,144 to $95,467

Benefits

Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days
Defined benefit pension plans
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums
Well-being credits
Employer-paid parental leave top-up
Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships
24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
Convenient, central location near the subway line
Paid onsite parking

About the Company

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

Equal Opportunity

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to askhr@agco.ca. The subject line should read “Accommodation in Application – [Position Title].
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.