Top Benefits
About the role
Location:
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7
About Us
Wittington Investments, Limited, a private Canadian company, is the holding company of the Weston group of companies, which includes George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT.
George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. George Weston has two operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food and drug retailer and a provider of financial services, and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, Canada’s largest and preeminent diversified REIT. With over 200,000 employees working at George Weston and its operating segments, the group of companies represent one of Canada’s largest private sector employers.
Job Description
Director, Strategy
About Us
Wittington is a purpose-driven holding company that stewards the Weston family’s investments and philanthropic legacy. As the controlling shareholder of George Weston Limited - and through it, Loblaw and Choice Properties - we manage a global portfolio and support transformative initiatives across Canada. Wittington is also the home to charitable foundations that include the Weston Family Foundation and The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, which help advance Wittington’s philanthropic ambitions.
More About the Foundations
We support bold solutions, people & organizations in solving challenges facing communities and our country.
At the Weston Family Foundation, more than 60 years of philanthropy have taught us that there’s a relationship between healthy landscapes and healthy people. That’s why we champion world-class health research and innovation with the same passion that we support initiatives to protect and restore biodiversity on our unique landscapes. We take a collaborative approach to philanthropy, working alongside forward-thinking partners to advance Canada and create lasting impacts. We aspire to do more than provide funding, as we enable others to find transformational ways to improve the well-being of Canadians.
The goal of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation is to contribute to charities whose bold ideas shape a better future for everyone. In pursuing this goal, the Foundation supports organizations working in the fields of women’s empowerment, the arts, environment, education, and health. A significant portion of the Foundation’s overall budget is devoted to neuroscience research and to programs supporting people living with dementia, and their caregivers.
Opportunity Overview
Wittington’s Strategy team supports the development and execution of our strategic agenda, delivering thought leadership and actionable insights to address critical challenges and identify new opportunities across our portfolio and within our foundations.
Wittington is looking to strengthen and grow its Strategy team with the addition of a Director, Strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategy, the successful candidate will primarily focus on strategic initiatives related to our charitable foundations, while also contributing to broader business strategy across Wittington’s portfolio. The successful candidate will lead high-impact projects, evaluate opportunities for philanthropic investment, and help shape the strategic direction of initiatives that aim to improve the lives of Canadians. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in strategy, whether from consulting, corporate strategy, or philanthropic organizations, and a deep passion for creating positive societal impact.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as internal consultant and advisor for various projects across the Wittington portfolio with a specific focus on initiatives across our foundations
- Lead and execute Strategy projects, effectively working with key stakeholders to frame important strategic questions, identify creative, impactful and practical solutions supported by analysis, and guide teams from our foundations through the execution of these strategies
- For defined projects, act as a project team leader and manage cross-functional teams, by directing the work of team members and managing a broad set of stakeholders while focusing on effective project delivery within the defined timeframe
- Communicate succinctly and confidently any analyses and project findings to senior professionals in our foundations and businesses
- Effectively interact with external advisors (e.g., consultants, subject matter experts, various stakeholders involved with our charitable efforts)
Required Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and demonstrated a track record of success in any of the following sectors: strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic work with large charitable organizations
- Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and unstructured problems
- Excellent communication skills to distill key messages for senior audiences and effectively present findings, recommendations and opinions
- Proven project management abilities to structure work in executable pieces, support complex projects and lead cross-functional teams to effectively deliver across a variety of priorities
- Demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly on new topics, and synthesize input from a variety of sources to provide clarity and recommendations for the business
- Strong business acumen and understanding of finance/accounting topics
- Ability to build effective relationships across varying levels
- Relevant university degree(s) (e.g., bachelors, MBA, etc.)
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of Canadians
- Polished demeanor and a high degree of maturity and professionalism
- Self-motivated to produce quality work with minimal supervision
- Effective time management skills and quick to output
- High level of attention to detail
- Confidence to interact with managers and senior stakeholders
- Creativity and a willingness to experiment with novel approaches
- “Client-service” mindset toward building collaborative relationships across our foundations and businesses
- “Get it done” attitude; proactive rather than reactive
- Enjoys a versatile and dynamic team environment
- Strong willingness to learn, and develop based on feedback
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- A total rewards plan that includes flexible benefits as well as pension and investment plans
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Hybrid workplace
- Tuition reimbursement and training to help you reach your full potential
- Wellness programs and initiatives
Wittington is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees. Diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email people.culture@wittington.ca so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Number of Openings
1
Wittington recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn or Indeed
Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application
Top Benefits
About the role
Location:
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7
About Us
Wittington Investments, Limited, a private Canadian company, is the holding company of the Weston group of companies, which includes George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT.
George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. George Weston has two operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food and drug retailer and a provider of financial services, and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, Canada’s largest and preeminent diversified REIT. With over 200,000 employees working at George Weston and its operating segments, the group of companies represent one of Canada’s largest private sector employers.
Job Description
Director, Strategy
About Us
Wittington is a purpose-driven holding company that stewards the Weston family’s investments and philanthropic legacy. As the controlling shareholder of George Weston Limited - and through it, Loblaw and Choice Properties - we manage a global portfolio and support transformative initiatives across Canada. Wittington is also the home to charitable foundations that include the Weston Family Foundation and The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, which help advance Wittington’s philanthropic ambitions.
More About the Foundations
We support bold solutions, people & organizations in solving challenges facing communities and our country.
At the Weston Family Foundation, more than 60 years of philanthropy have taught us that there’s a relationship between healthy landscapes and healthy people. That’s why we champion world-class health research and innovation with the same passion that we support initiatives to protect and restore biodiversity on our unique landscapes. We take a collaborative approach to philanthropy, working alongside forward-thinking partners to advance Canada and create lasting impacts. We aspire to do more than provide funding, as we enable others to find transformational ways to improve the well-being of Canadians.
The goal of The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation is to contribute to charities whose bold ideas shape a better future for everyone. In pursuing this goal, the Foundation supports organizations working in the fields of women’s empowerment, the arts, environment, education, and health. A significant portion of the Foundation’s overall budget is devoted to neuroscience research and to programs supporting people living with dementia, and their caregivers.
Opportunity Overview
Wittington’s Strategy team supports the development and execution of our strategic agenda, delivering thought leadership and actionable insights to address critical challenges and identify new opportunities across our portfolio and within our foundations.
Wittington is looking to strengthen and grow its Strategy team with the addition of a Director, Strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategy, the successful candidate will primarily focus on strategic initiatives related to our charitable foundations, while also contributing to broader business strategy across Wittington’s portfolio. The successful candidate will lead high-impact projects, evaluate opportunities for philanthropic investment, and help shape the strategic direction of initiatives that aim to improve the lives of Canadians. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in strategy, whether from consulting, corporate strategy, or philanthropic organizations, and a deep passion for creating positive societal impact.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as internal consultant and advisor for various projects across the Wittington portfolio with a specific focus on initiatives across our foundations
- Lead and execute Strategy projects, effectively working with key stakeholders to frame important strategic questions, identify creative, impactful and practical solutions supported by analysis, and guide teams from our foundations through the execution of these strategies
- For defined projects, act as a project team leader and manage cross-functional teams, by directing the work of team members and managing a broad set of stakeholders while focusing on effective project delivery within the defined timeframe
- Communicate succinctly and confidently any analyses and project findings to senior professionals in our foundations and businesses
- Effectively interact with external advisors (e.g., consultants, subject matter experts, various stakeholders involved with our charitable efforts)
Required Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and demonstrated a track record of success in any of the following sectors: strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic work with large charitable organizations
- Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and unstructured problems
- Excellent communication skills to distill key messages for senior audiences and effectively present findings, recommendations and opinions
- Proven project management abilities to structure work in executable pieces, support complex projects and lead cross-functional teams to effectively deliver across a variety of priorities
- Demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly on new topics, and synthesize input from a variety of sources to provide clarity and recommendations for the business
- Strong business acumen and understanding of finance/accounting topics
- Ability to build effective relationships across varying levels
- Relevant university degree(s) (e.g., bachelors, MBA, etc.)
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of Canadians
- Polished demeanor and a high degree of maturity and professionalism
- Self-motivated to produce quality work with minimal supervision
- Effective time management skills and quick to output
- High level of attention to detail
- Confidence to interact with managers and senior stakeholders
- Creativity and a willingness to experiment with novel approaches
- “Client-service” mindset toward building collaborative relationships across our foundations and businesses
- “Get it done” attitude; proactive rather than reactive
- Enjoys a versatile and dynamic team environment
- Strong willingness to learn, and develop based on feedback
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- A total rewards plan that includes flexible benefits as well as pension and investment plans
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Hybrid workplace
- Tuition reimbursement and training to help you reach your full potential
- Wellness programs and initiatives
Wittington is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees. Diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email people.culture@wittington.ca so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Number of Openings
1
Wittington recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn or Indeed
Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application