Strategy consultant Jobs in Laval, QC

Job ID : 8251

Working Business Language : English (This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English.)

Salary : At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to : your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range : $82, 000- $135, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations : Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

We are looking to hire a Strategy Consultant in our Corporate Strategy group at Wawanesa.

As a Strategy Consultant, you will be conducting market research to identify key areas for business improvement and suggesting strategies to boost company performance. In this role, you will help Wawanesa's senior leaders solve their business challenges and take advantage of market opportunities. Your insights will contribute to a diversity of ideas in working with business partners on unique and challenging strategy projects. As a thought partner, you will bring a unique point of view to influence the direction of the organization and to drive impactful changes. This is a high visibility role with direct exposure to executive-level audiences.

The Strategy Consultant will conduct competitive intelligence analysis that informs enterprise and Line of Business objectives. This strategic research will be focused on customer-driven experiences, understanding market opportunities and leveraging competitive insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive intelligence research and strategic analysis on high value issues for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board to help drive strategies that support improved customer experience, revenue growth, and strengthened competitive advantage
• Provide a strategic mindset and structured approach to help identify, prioritize and resolve enterprise strategic and organizational issues
• Assist in monitoring and reporting regularly on industry, regulatory and company changes or strategic trends as they relate to the insurance industry
• Participate in strategic projects / initiatives and assist business partners by providing supporting insights to help develop and refine their strategies
• Contribute to the curation and insight gathering about emerging industry products and platforms that serve to improve Wawanesa's competitiveness
• As needed, assist in the enterprise's strategic planning process for the Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

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