Job Title:                          Operational Planning Analyst         

Job Status:                       Permanent

Eligibility:                        Open to any qualified candidates 

JOB PURPOSE

Supports the development, maintenance and analysis of operational plans, performance metrics, and reporting of CNO’s enterprise and operational strategic objectives.  Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, identify key trends and opportunities, and provide recommendations to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development and maintenance of an integrated operational plan by collaborating with business partners and relevant parties at various organizational levels, facilitating data collection of operational initiatives, identifying and prioritizing key initiatives and performance indicators to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Analyzes and interprets operational data to identify trends and patterns; develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate operational performance metrics and key performance indicators to business partners/parties.
• Monitors and tracks progress of key initiatives and operational plans; identifies potential risks, issues or deviations from plans, and proposes mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates the development of integrated progress reports on operational performance and plan execution; prepares and presents operational updates, analyses and recommendations to Leadership team and business partners/parties; facilitates communication and knowledge sharing among cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of operational goals.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies; develops and maintains standard operation procedures related to planning frameworks, operational planning and performance management; supports the implementation and adoption of planning frameworks and processes across the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or related discipline.
• Five years of relevant work experience in operational planning, performance management or a related role.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or other operational software.

Organizational Competencies

Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Staff Core Competencies:

• Innovation – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best
• Integrity – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual
• Collaboration – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed
• Well-being – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and

Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills

• Analytical and Critical Thinking– gathers, organizes and analyzes operational plans to identify trends, patterns and discrepancies in information; contributes to the development of frameworks for which information can be organized, classified and evaluated.
• Adaptability– demonstrates flexibility by exchanging ideas with business partners/parties to improve processes and procedures; tailors behaviour to remain focused when faced with uncertainty and ambiguity when rolling out the project management methodology; shifts focus and anticipates the need to adapt plans and approaches if priorities or situation changes.
• Communication – uses effective communication skills to convey compelling, clear, and concise messages to articulate goals, status, risks, and issues to partners/parties; adjusts communication delivery and approach when difficulties with understanding arise; adapts messaging for different audiences; considers perspectives of others when expressing ideas.
• Relationship Management– builds, engages and develops collaborative relationships with business partners/parties to build credibility and trusting relationships.
• Consulting and Advising – gathers information to gain understanding of an issue and considers several factors to identify options and solutions to address client needs; collaborates with relevant partners/parties to facilitate resolutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Hiring Range: $104,285 - $110,819

Full Salary Range: $104,285 - $125,142

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume by July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm via UKG PRO

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.  If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact careers@cnomail.org citing “Request for Accommodation” in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples.

CNO’s office is in Toronto, on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

CNO’s office is in Toronto, on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.