Planning Manager (Remote)

TalentWorld is recruiting a Strategy Director for one of its valued partners within the creative, digital, and brand marketing space. This is a newly created, senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and operationalize corporate and business strategy within a highly dynamic, insight-driven organization.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive sustainable growth, strengthen competitive positioning, and translate market intelligence into actionable strategies that deliver measurable business and brand impact.

This opportunity is ideal for a strategic, insight-led agency leader with deep experience connecting brand, performance, and digital ecosystems to drive long-term growth.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in the Mississauga area with a hybrid work model (three days in office, two days remote). Compensation up to $120,000 annually plus bonus, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Strategy Director Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level corporate and business unit strategy in partnership with executive leadership
• Assess growth, investment, and market opportunities to support long-term organizational objectives
• Develop strategic points of view, briefs, and measurement frameworks that inform creative and commercial outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted senior-level client relationships, positioning the organization as a strategic growth partner
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, curiosity, and creative excellence across teams

Strategy Director Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategy or account planning within an advertising or digital agency
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (social sciences, English, strategic communications, or related fields)
• Experience within technology, consumer electronics, communications, or digital ecosystems
• Strong confidence presenting to senior clients and executive stakeholders
• Experience working across multichannel platforms, including brand, digital, retail, and influencer strategy
• Strong understanding of how brand and performance marketing intersect in modern digital environments

Interested in the Strategy Director role? Accommodation is available upon request to support your participation throughout all stages of the recruitment process. TalentWorld is a Canadian leader in staffing, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and flexible work environments.