Senior Consultant, Business Optimization

Posting Date: Jan 9, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $109832 - $137290 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 10%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Responsible for leading Toronto Hydro's most complex business optimization and productivity initiatives with significant autonomy and executive visibility. Acts as senior project manager for high-impact, high-complexity business optimization projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency, performance, and productivity in alignment with the corporate strategy.

Leads complex business optimization problem-solving and expert options analysis, designing and executing comprehensive assessments of productivity opportunities that directly inform executive and Board decision‑making.

Owns the portfolio intake and opportunity evaluation process, independently defining business case requirements, screening criteria, and governance structures for new strategic opportunities. Serves as trusted advisor to executives and business leaders on productivity and efficiency matters, providing strategic counsel and challenging organizational thinking on resource optimization.

The incumbent is responsible for independently conducting cost‑benefit and ROI analyses; building business cases, implementation plans, and benefits realization frameworks; executing comprehensive project and portfolio reporting for leadership audiences; and making autonomous decisions on project direction and go/no‑go recommendations within delegated authority.

Designs and implements new tools, methodologies, and frameworks to advance business optimization and benefits realization practices across the organization. Builds and maintains strategic relationships at senior organizational levels (Director+) with internal stakeholders and business units to drive collaboration, influence operational improvements, and maintain an enterprise‑wide perspective on productivity opportunities.

Provides mentorship and guidance to team members on complex business optimization and project management challenges. Partners closely with Finance and Enterprise Risk Management to quantify, validate, and track realized and forecasted benefits, ensuring alignment of productivity outcomes with the annual business plan and corporate strategic objectives.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

• Lead the organization’s business optimization function by partnering with Senior Leadership to establish and strengthen the organization’s approach to productivity and benefits realization, including identifying and prioritizing efficiency opportunities across departments
• Drive end‑to‑end benefits realization by conducting cost‑benefit and ROI analyses, and collaborating with Finance and business leaders to quantify, validate, and track realized and forecasted benefits, while supporting the design and implementation of process improvements
• Serve as the entry point for new strategic opportunities, applying screening criteria to assess alignment with Toronto Hydro’s strategic priorities
• Conduct initial business‑case assessments (feasibility, benefits, resources) and facilitate sponsor discussions to recommend go/no‑go decisions for executive approval
• Develop the structure for overseeing execution of projects to ensure alignment with Toronto Hydro’s strategic and business optimization objectives, defining scope and success measures, developing detailed project plans, and ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget using appropriate controls, KPIs, and performance tools
• Manages high‑impact business optimization initiatives, applying strong facilitation and planning skills to ensure successful execution and alignment with the corporate strategic plan
• Develops strategic internal relationships to understand Business Unit needs, support the achievement…