01 Oct
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Efficiency Capital
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Ontario
01 Oct
Efficiency Capital
Ontario
Efficiency Capital (EC) is helping change the world one retrofit project at a time. We are an Energy-as- a-Service (EaaS) company that develops, invests, and manages various energy and net-zero projects in the built environment across Canada. We serve clients in the multi-residential, commercial, and industrial sectors to bring the financial resources and technical expertise needed to deliver energy and net-zero projects in their buildings.
We are looking for a senior professional who wants to be an owner-employee and will thrive in a dynamic leadership role in Toronto that is integral to the organization’s success.This means you’ll wear multiple hats while delivering results. If you’re looking for a rewarding yet challenging growth opportunity, then this is the role for you.
As the Sr. Manager / Manager at the Office of the CEO you will play a pivotal role as the right hand to the CEO, driving cross-functional initiatives, researching and planning strategic activities, and improving operational efficiency by ensuring alignment across teams. You will help prioritize projects, support strategic planning, and improve decision-making processes, especially as EC quickly scales across Canada and into recent international markets.
The career pathway is significant - continue growing in a staff role or move into a line function, with the goal of leading a division, a country, or a subsidiary business in the next 5 to 10 years.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
Support the CEO in setting and communicating company strategy
Research, develop, and support strategic initiatives, including new market entry, product development, and M&A; opportunities
Prepare and facilitate cross-functional planning sessions
Monitor progress on strategic initiatives, drive accountability, and identify key risk and opportunities
Executive Communications & Decision Support
Prepare internal and external presentations, investor updates, and board materials
Synthesize information, perform financial, legal, operational, people, impact, and other analysis, and make recommendations for key business decisions
Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
Ensure the CEO is prepared for key meetings and decisions and that resulting actions and commitments are followed through
CEO Office Coordination & Support
Manage and coordinate the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and priorities
Triage incoming requests and information requiring CEO attention and determine appropriate follow-up
Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and supporting information
Track action items, commitments, and follow-ups arising from CEO meetings
Coordinate logistics for key internal and external meetings, including travel planning
Administrative Support
Provide general administrative support to the Office of the CEO and the organization, liaising with HR, finance and other teams as needed
Support onboarding and scheduling for senior stakeholders visiting EC (investors, partners, advisors, board members)
Maintain an organized digital and physical environment (files, records, templates, and basic office logistics)
Plan and organize team retreats and support HR activities and employee engagement initiatives as needed
Digital Tools, Automation & AI
Use and champion modern productivity tools (calendar, task management, document collaboration, CRM, etc.) to streamline executive workflows
Adopt new software, automation, and AI tools introduced to scale the Office of the CEO’s capacity
Provide feedback on the tool stack, helping the leadership team continuously improve processes and automation
Act as a business-side integrator across the organization, working with the CEO, departments, and IT to optimize systems, information, decision-making and workflows
Qualifications & Characteristics
Knowledge and Experience
5+ years of experience in management consulting,
strategy, or business management
Experience in infrastructure, finance, energy, or real estate is a strong asset
Exceptional project management and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Financial and business acumen
Strong practical fluency with modern business software, including document management, collaboration, workflow, meeting, and information-management tools; able to learn new platforms quickly and use them effectively in day-to-day work
Comfortable using AI-enabled business tools responsibly to organize information, synthesize meetings and documents, prepare materials, track actions, and improve personal and team productivity
Demonstrated judgment in handling confidential business information and following established policies for data management, records, access, and AI-enabled tools
Communication & Negotiation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and develop transactions
Exceptional written and presentation skills for multiple audiences - executives, vendors, public stakeholders, etc
Fluency in English required; French is a strong asset, particularly for supporting work in Quebec and engaging with French-speaking stakeholders
Work Style
Able to manage own time and workload, work remotely, and maintain strong attention to detail
Ability to use soft power to achieve outcomes
Ability to manage tight timelines and diverse personalities
Able to build trusted working relationships, share expertise and provide guidance to team members
Has a desire and ability to take on increasing leadership responsibilities
Strategic Thinking & Learning
Ability to think strategically to evaluate opportunities in a broader context while identifying risks and opportunities for both clients and the business
Keen to learn and demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
Outlook & Personality
Strong critical thinking, judgment, common sense, ability to learn, and sense of humor
Entrepreneurial personality with a hands-on attitude
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📌 Sr. Manager / Manager, Office of the CEO (Ontario)
🏢 Efficiency Capital
📍 Ontario