ABOUT MDR STRATEGY GROUP LTD.

MDR Strategy Group is an award-winning agency that provides strategic communications, public engagement, and organizational design services exclusively to non-profit and public sector organizations.

Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with additional staff in the Greater Toronto Area, we are recognized as one of Canada’s trusted advisors to regulatory bodies. These organizations, by government statute, oversee the licensing and professional regulation of dozens of occupations nationwide. We also serve organizations in the sustainability, housing, education, and social justice sectors.

At MDR Strategy Group, our core principle is to achieve social impact by empowering our clients to create safer, healthier, greener, and more equitable communities. We are deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and champion the values of Afrocentric leadership, where our focus is on community-driven leadership that actively serves the public interest.

THE ROLE

An inaugural role reflecting the rapid growth of MDR Strategy Group Ltd., the Director, Organizational Design Strategy will lead our non-profit management consulting services focusing on strategic governance and operations. Reporting to the CEO and a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will also build essential relationships and be a trusted advisor to stakeholders, enhancing our reputation and market share.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Oversee assigned projects from contract signing to completion.
• Prepare overall project plans, develop project scopes and milestones, and oversee project budgets and finances.
• Manage project teams to ensure on-time, effective, and efficient delivery of assignments.
• Manage client teams.
• Manage budgets and track costs.
• Assess project risks and work with senior leadership to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Present deliverables and reports to clients as required.
• Complete monthly project status reports.

Team Leadership

• Oversee assigned project teams.
• Facilitate check-in meetings.
• Manage questions, concerns, project risks.
• Maintain strong working relationships to ensure on-time, effective, and efficient delivery of assignments.
• Collect data and other information for monthly project status reports.
• Ensure efficient submission of timesheets and billing statements.

Client Management

• Maintain regular contact with clients.
• Ensure timely responses to client inquiries.
• Provide expertise on project activities.

New Business, Marketing, and Promotion

• Lead efforts to drive growth in the agency’s organizational design efforts.
• Assist members of the leadership team to assemble project teams for proposals and other business development activities.
• Determine best approaches for project delivery.
• Identify opportunities with existing clients for service delivery enhancements.
• Participate in the agency’s marketing efforts at conferences and other events.
• Speak on relevant emerging issues at conferences and professional meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• MBA, MPA or other relevant graduate-level business degree strongly strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Ongoing professional development in non-profit or regulatory leadership, digital technologies, and other relevant disciplines considered an asset.

Professional Experience

• 15-20 years of professional experience that includes a minimum of 7-10 years of recent experience at a Canadian regulatory body or other relevant non-profit organization.
• Minimum five years of experience as a Registrar, Deputy Registrar, or other senior leadership team member at a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience reporting to a Board of Directors as an organizational lead,
• Current or recent non-profit Board member experience with in-depth knowledge of governance models and procedures preferred.
• Strong understanding of the world of licensing and professional regulation essential.
• Strong understanding of methodologies and approaches relevant to strategic planning, program evaluation, and governance reviews.
• Extensive background in developing and executing strategic business processes.
• Demonstrated track record in leadership excellence.
• Previous experience in transformation or organizational transition preferred.
• Previous consulting experience an asset.
• Experience working within a lean/small business “roll up your sleeves” environment an asset.

Attributes

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an innate ability to build trust.
• Highly entrepreneurial and motivated by potential.
• High-level EQ and gravitas.
• Exceptional writing and other communications skills.
• Strong understanding of Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial political institutions.
• Ability to easily understand and navigate online technologies.
• Hardworking, determined, and driven by potential.
• Passionate about protecting the public and community development.
• English/French bilingual a significant asset.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

• Sensitive and confident working in an EDI-empowered organization.
• Training in EDI an asset.

CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Applications will only be received from candidates legally entitled to work in Canada and whose place of work is in Canada.
• This position is remote; therefore, candidates must have a suitable workplace to carry out the duties of this role effectively.
• The successful candidate must be able to travel in Canada and abroad if required.

TO APPLY

For more information, please contact daniel@mdrstrategy.ca. (for information only, not application submission).

Interested candidates should apply on www.regulatoryjobs.org, by selecting the relevant career opportunity.

Cover letter and resume are essential components of the initial application process, and will be considered writing samples.  Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

Additional information

• A nationwide search is being conducted for the right professional. While candidates in the Eastern or Atlantic time zones are preferred, we welcome applications from serious professionals located anywhere in Canada.
• The anticipated start date for this role is between February and March 2025.
• Remuneration is commensurate with experience.