Strategic Planner

Company Overview

Watershed Project Management is a leading management consulting organization dedicated to helping businesses achieve their strategic goals through expert guidance in project management, change management, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to excellence drives us to provide tailored solutions that empower organizations to thrive.

Summary

We are seeking a Planner to join our dynamic team at Watershed Project Management. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and implementing strategic plans that align with our clients objectives. Your contributions will be essential in ensuring the successful execution of projects and initiatives.

Job Opportunity: Project Lead / Strategic Planner

Contract Role | April-August 2025Location: Remote + In-Person (Petawawa, Ontario - 1 required visit)Estimated Commitment: ~25 days over 5 monthsCompensation: Competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Project Lead / Strategic Planner to guide the development of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. This is a short-term contract role with flexible hours, ideal for a dynamic consultant or strategist with experience in the nonprofit or public sector.

You will lead the strategic planning process, facilitate consultation with stakeholders, and co-develop a meaningful and actionable plan to strengthen programs and services that support military families in Petawawa and surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic planning process from initiation to delivery
• Facilitate a Board and Senior Leadership Strategic Planning Retreat (1.5 days in Petawawa, ON - May or June 2025)
• Collaborate with Board Chair, Executive Director, and project team to:
• Review current mission, vision, values, and strategy
• Analyze internal and external environments (SWOT, PEST, etc.)
• Design and facilitate focus groups, workshops, and interviews
• Translate engagement insights into strategic directions and objectives
• Develop the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, including:
• Executive Summary
• Public presentation materials
• Infographics and report-ready content
• Present the Draft Plan to the Board in August 2025 and incorporate feedback into the final version
• Support development of a communication strategy to launch the plan to stakeholders and the broader community

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, or management consulting
• Demonstrated experience facilitating strategic planning processes for nonprofits, government agencies, or community-focused organizations
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders, Boards, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong knowledge of strategic frameworks, stakeholder engagement methods, and environmental analysis tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and remotely
• Ability and willingness to travel to Petawawa, Ontario for one (1) in-person retreat
• Familiarity with military family services, community-based organizations, or the public service sector is considered an asset

Contract Duration & Commitment

• Start Date: April 15, 2025 (flexible)
• End Date: August 31, 2025
• Estimated commitment: 20-25 days total, part-time
• Hybrid delivery: remote + 1 in-person session (travel costs reimbursed)

How to Apply

Submit the following :

• Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience and approach
• Resume / LinkedIn profile
• Sample(s) of previous strategic plans or facilitation experience (optional but encouraged)
• Daily or hourly rate expectations

Join a meaningful project shaping the future of services for military families. We look forward to hearing from passionate, mission-driven strategic thinkers!

If you are passionate about strategic planning and want to make a significant impact within a consulting environment, we invite you to apply today and embark on a rewarding career with Watershed Project Management!

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 5 months

Pay: $50.00-$80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote

Information :

• Company : Watershed Management Consulting
• Position : Strategic Planner
• Location : Remote
• Country : CA