Manager, Strategic Initiatives

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

The successful candidate will work out of our Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) or Toronto (67 College Street) site office.

Job posting ID: 9103

Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE:

Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - $135,100

Application deadline: 2026-09-11

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Manager, Strategic Initiatives to join our dynamic Inclusion, Sustainability and Engagement (ISE) team.

The ISE team works to ensure Canadian Blood Services is a leader in inclusion, sustainability and engagement, best positioning us to be prepared for the ever changing present and future. It stewards natural intersections between our social impact and our purpose — identifying and removing barriers to inclusion and belonging within Canada’s Lifeline.

In this role, you will help turn diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities into meaningful action across the organization. Working closely with leaders and partners from different areas of the business, you will lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, helping to remove systemic barriers, strengthen inclusive practices, and deliver measurable outcomes. This role is well suited to someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution skills and enjoys influencing change through collaboration.

Formula for success

• Using your ability to lead complex initiatives, you will translate organizational commitments into practical plans, deliverables, and outcomes that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities.
• Drawing on your strategic thinking and judgement, you will identify emerging opportunities, risks, and gaps, helping leaders make informed decisions and proactively address challenges.
• Through strong project and change management skills, you will guide large-scale, multi-phase initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring progress remains aligned to organizational goals.
• By building relationships and influencing across teams, you will create alignment among diverse perspectives and help move shared priorities forward, even without formal authority.
• Leveraging data, insights, and performance measures, you will evaluate results, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen the long-term impact of initiatives.
• Using your facilitation and collaboration skills, you will lead cross-functional working groups and committees that support inclusive practices and sustainable organizational change.

Desired education and skills

• A university degree in social sciences, public administration, human resources management, business, organizational development or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, organizational development, human resources management (HRM), diversity, equity, and inclusion, or a related field.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite with in-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online collaboration tools (yammer, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and deliver complex initiatives from strategy through execution and implementation.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designation, is an asset.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with change management, project management, organizational, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to translate vision into execution.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/days of the week.
• You may be expected to travel quarterly for this role, and as required.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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