Director, Strategy & Integration
Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 4J5 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 0H7 Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1
Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site (Ottawa/Toronto/Dartmouth) and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.
Job category: Other
Job posting ID: 8274
Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-04-01
Position's anticipated end date: 2029-03-30
Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $140,525 - $168,423
Application deadline: 2026-02-16
- 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.
- 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.
If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day.
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.
About the role:
Canadian Blood Services is seeking a temporary full-time Director, Strategy & Integration (three‑year term) to join our dynamic Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) division. In this pivotal leadership role, you will help ensure FCS operational readiness and advance the technologies and processes that underpin our mission as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Strategy and Integration serves as a vital bridge within the FCS division. The primary focus of this leadership role is to unify various departmental initiatives and ensure that day-to-day operations align with the organization's overarching strategic priorities. By facilitating the annual planning process and establishing clear goals, budgets, and risk management frameworks, the Director ensures the division remains both accountable and focused on high-level objectives.
Beyond planning, the role acts as a central hub for organizational collaboration, representing FCS in multi-functional projects and working closely with other divisional leaders. A significant portion of the mandate involves driving efficiency through the FCS technology roadmap and business process automation, which requires a strong partnership with the Information Technology team.
Ultimately, the position is designed to integrate strategies across the FCS landscape to create a streamlined, tech-enabled, and policy-compliant corporate environment.
Formula for success:
- Strategic Planning: Leads the development, execution, and monitoring of comprehensive, forward-looking plans for the Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) division.
- Financial & Talent Management: Facilitates divisional budgeting, long-term financial planning, and talent roadmaps including learning and development programs.
- Corporate Alignment: Collaborates across all divisions to execute corporate strategies and may represent FCS on review boards and steering committees.
- Roadmap Leadership: Creates and maintains a divisional roadmap designed to inspire direction, foster personnel development, and enable organizational change.
- Execution Oversight: Drives the formulation of implementation plans for transformation initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and the prompt escalation of major issues.
- Process Optimization: Partners with divisional directors to improve organizational efficiency by simplifying workflows and clarifying business processes.
- Performance Tracking: Manages divisional performance through the creation of scorecards, business objectives, and a comprehensive divisional risk register.
- Technology & AI Integration: Supports enterprise-wide data and AI strategies, representing FCS interests in digital transformation and governance initiatives.
Desired Education and Skills:
- Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution.
- CPA designation or an MBA with strong experience in finance is considered an asset.
- Equivalent experience managing a similar function would be considered an alternative.
- Six years of related, progressive management experience at a senior level.
- Ten years of related, progressive management experience within a health care and/or financial environment.
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of operational planning and risk management
- Knowledge of process optimization, technology, data governance and data and analytics an asset.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
What we offer you
- Payment in lieu for vacation & benefits.
- Annual performance award up to 12%.
- 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 position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum onsite presence of two days per week (40%) at one of our Canadian Blood Services locations in Ottawa, Toronto, or Dartmouth.
- Occasional travel to head office may be required to facilitate in-person leadership collaboration.
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.
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 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.
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