Associate Strategy Consultant - Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa

IBM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an entry-level Associate Consultant in Toronto, ON. This role focuses on strategy consulting, where you will work with clients to identify pain points and develop transformative solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and strong quantitative and communication skills. The position emphasizes innovative thinking and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate quantitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data.
• Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and positively.
• Apply logic to solve ambiguous problems and deliver well-structured solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research the client organization and industry value chains.
• Identify issues, create hypotheses, and execute analysis.
• Contribute to client-ready materials for projects and sales efforts.

Skills

Quantitative analysis skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world-class Associates Program for university hires. As an Associate Consultant at IBM Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve.

We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that result in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an entry level Strategy Consultant at IBM, you\'ll be working closely with clients and their customers to understand their pain points, bringing together IBM\'s unique capabilities across strategy, innovation, design, data analytics, cognitive computing, and technology platforms to develop and deliver high-impact transformation programs. Leveraging a growth mindset, you\'re ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed. In your role, you may be responsible for:

• Researching the client organization and industry value chains
• Drawing from primary and existing IBM research on evolving market trends
• Identifying issues, creating hypotheses, and executing analysis, to develop decision-ready recommendations for our clients
• Contribute to client-ready material for projects and sales efforts, including PowerPoint presentations, Word Documents, and other mediums

These positions are anticipated to start in 2026. We have positions open in the following locations:

• Montréal, QC
• Ottawa, ON
• Toronto, ON

Preferred Education

Bachelor\'s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Demonstrate quantitative analysis skills and ability to derive recommendations informed by data and insights
• Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
• Ability to apply logic to solve ambiguous problems and deliver creative and well-structured solutions
• A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
• Previous experience in a consulting or strategy role

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Passion to understand the applications of emerging technologies and adapt modern approaches and innovative solutions to client problems
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the desire to take ambiguous problems and deliver creative and well-structured solutions; as well as applying deep analytical skills to ensure recommendations are informed by data and insights
• Highly resilient with the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, meet deadlines, and share/incorporate feedback