Working Title: Manager, Research and Planning
Employment Status: [[filter10]]
Starting Hourly Rate: $[[cusHourlyRate]] per hour
Address: [[reqstreetAddress]] Mississauga ON L5W 0G2
New Hire Schedule: [[reqnewHireSchedule]]
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Research & Planning is a key member of the Strategy team supporting the Chief Strategy Officer by delivering high impact research, industry and competitor analysis and strategic planning support. This role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities including M&A, strategic partnership and new business verticals.

Now, if you were to come on board as the Manager, Research & Planning, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and identify new growth opportunities.
• Analyze targeted companies and provide structured assessments and recommendations on go/no go decisions.
• Research competitor activity and market positioning in coordination with internal teams/functions.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends to inform planning and CSO decision making.
• Provide regular updates to the CSO and Executive Leadership Team on progress, trends and market developments.
• Provide briefing packages with insights, context and recommendations on targets and opportunities.
• Reach out to prospect and leads initiating early stage conversations to support CSO engagements.
• Provide timely and insightful recommendations for potential partnerships or acquisitions.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CSO, bringing forward relevant intelligence to support strategy execution.
• Support scenario planning, strategic modeling and development of business cases for new initiatives.
• Act as custodian of the CRM function for CSO Group ensuring up to date and accurate tracking, engagement and follow up.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and People & Change Management Teams during M&A partnership activities to align on planning and due diligence.

Think you have what it takes to be our Manager, Research & Planning? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics or related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years in strategy, Project Management, consulting or related areas
• Professional Designation an asset - PMP
• Market and competitive analysis experience
• A proactive and results oriented thinker
• Proficiency in CRM tools and project tracking systems
• Highly organized with a collaborative mindset

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics or related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years in strategy, Project Management, consulting or related areas
• Professional Designation an asset - PMP
• Market and competitive analysis experience
• A proactive and results oriented thinker
• Proficiency in CRM tools and project tracking systems
• Highly organized with a collaborative mindse