Global Strategic Initiatives Lead - Canada based

Location: Toronto, ON or Calgary, AB

Travel: Approximately 50% international travel required to support operations in key business regions

Summary

Reporting directly to the Group President, the Global Strategic Initiatives Lead will play a critical role in shaping and executing Mattr’s global strategic direction. You will drive strategic initiatives, deliver data-driven insights, and support high-impact decisions that advance business growth, operational performance, and transformation efforts.

This is a fast-track leadership role offering immediate exposure to executive-level strategy and M&A, structured to transition you into a high-impact operational leadership role within 12 to 18 months.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning, Project Management and Analysis (70%)

• Reporting directly to Group President, working to clearly define the Company’s strategic objectives/initiatives and to plan, manage and carry out a course of action to achieve these objectives.
• Document and prepare Business Plans and decision support documents aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assist the strategic planning and direction to ensure planning and governance of modernization initiatives, and coordination of transformation initiatives between business units and teams.
• Perform system modeling, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities for automation, modernization and optimization of current practices.
• Research on best practices and industry trends for Mattr Global, with in depth analysis of existing workflows and identify areas for modernization, optimization and expansion.
• Update Quarterly, Board Meeting and annual internal Management reporting packages.
• Data collection and analysis to support strategy and initiatives including manipulating data and data mining as well as translating complex data into user friendly reports, graphs, charts or models.
• Tracking and reporting strategic initiative execution and implementation against KPIs
• Work with stakeholders to form KPIs/Market Indicators based on forecasted business plans and monitor and report on those KPIs/Market Indicators routinely. Reporting to Management on progress, issues and solutions that could impact operations and delivery of business plans.
• Competitor Intelligence Tracking (Annual Sales, new products, major news)
• Key Markets & Projects - tracking and reporting major news or planned projects within a specific market space.
• Support planning and analysis activities by leading the development of detailed evaluations of projects.
• Support Market sizing (SAM, TAM, percent share, across products across all product portfolios including relevant market research/data)
• Revenue by Market Updates for Mattr Globally (monthly)

M&A (30%)

• M&A Analyst (own M&A funnel, inputs, support open M&A projects)
• Support the preparation of oral and written presentations for Senior Management which present analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
• Provide support to the existing business and to M&A activity, working closely with multi-disciplined stakeholders to understand and communicate how the various business choices impact Mattr.
• Provide analytical and project management support throughout the transaction process from due diligence to portfolio integration.
• Maintain databases to monitor M&A activity/deal funnel, financing activity, current and developing legislation and other industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering combined with a Master's degree in Business or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience in strategy and analytics within Energy, Infrastructure, EPC or related industry
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted business partner across functions
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and simplify complex challenges
• Proven experience improving processes and systems with measurable outcomes
• Experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and valuations
• Solid understanding of corporate finance and performance management frameworks
• Strong project management experience delivering complex analytical initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams

Compensation Range: CAD $110,000 – $135,000

The provided range represents the anticipated base salary and target incentive for this position. The final total compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Why Join Mattr?
Attractive incentive bonus plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Generous paid vacation allowance

Educational Assistance Program

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance

Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Wellness and mental health support programs
Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)

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WHAT MATTR OFFERS

•    At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy 
•    We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs 
•    Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
•    Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities 
•    Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•    Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
•    Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment  
•    We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
•    Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
•    We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands offering engineered products, technology and solutions to support infrastructure projects & markets world-wide. Mattr brands: AmerCable, Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe and Xerxes.

At Mattr, we have built a true team environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the company. We want you to join our team!