Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy & Performance, the Manager, Strategy & Performance will sit within Extendicare’s Office of the CEO – a high-visibility team in a fast-growing, publicly traded seniors health care company. This is a hands-on role for an analytically sharp, independently driven professional ready to work at the intersection of strategy and execution: developing executive-level materials, driving cross-functional initiatives, and supporting the performance management infrastructure that keeps Extendicare’s leadership aligned on what matters most.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from the Office of the CEO, coordinating across business lines and corporate functions to advance Extendicare’s most critical priorities

• Develop high-quality materials for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and external audiences – including strategy decks and CEO briefings

• Conduct research, financial analysis, and structured problem-solving to support strategic planning, business case development, and executive decision-making

• Support corporate performance management, including KPI tracking, balanced scorecard reporting, and initiative progress monitoring

• Contribute to the annual strategic planning cycle, including executive goal-setting frameworks

• Manage multiple concurrent project workstreams, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring accountability to timelines and deliverables

• Leverage data, analytics, and AI-assisted approaches to strengthen the quality and efficiency of strategic outputs

• Support internal and external communications on behalf of the Office of the CEO, including leadership presentations and stakeholder-facing content

• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across the organization to enable alignment and advance key priorities

• Complete other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; MBA is an asset

• 2-4 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical role

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills – able to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready insights

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; comfort with data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools

• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) and genuine curiosity about applying them to enhance the quality and efficiency of strategic work

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished deliverables under pressure

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and manages multiple priorities independently and with minimal direction

• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity; comfortable handling confidential executive and board-level matters

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than  30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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​At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.