Entry Level Consultant (Canada Focus)

HRsmart; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Time off

Job summary

CPCS is seeking an Entry Level Consultant (Canada Focus) to start a career in management consulting, focusing on transportation and infrastructure in Canada. The role is based at one of CPCS’s Canadian offices in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal, with occasional travel for meetings and engagements.

You’ll participate in the Young Professionals Program (YPP) and work on projects across CPCS’s Canadian Division, contributing to analyses, proposals, and client deliverables while developing consulting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest in consulting, research, policy or related roles.
• Interest in learning Canadian transportation policy making and challenges in transport/energy sectors.
• Fluency in English required; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support business development, including preparation of proposals.
• Carry out sectoral analyses using quantitative data and qualitative reviews of best practices.
• Assist with project management and implementation.
• Support adaptation of analyses into recommendations.
• Liaise with project teams, partner firms and clients.
• Engage in internal networking to advance development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Entry Level Consultant (Canada Focus) - (CNSLT1.13)

Job Title

Entry Level Consultant (Canada Focus)

Location

Category

Consulting

Job Description

CPCS | Advisors to infrastructure leaders
Better infrastructure solutions. Better lives.

Position details
Title:Entry Level Consultant (Canada Focus)
Status: Full-time, permanent (new)
Location: Based at one of Canadian offices (Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON; Montreal, QC)
Travel:Occasional domestic travel is possible for team meetings, client engagements, and professional development opportunities
Annual salary range:CAD $ 72,215

Who we are

CPCS is a group of collaborative, fun, and dedicated infrastructure advisors working across the transportation and energy sectors. We are focused on shaping the development of infrastructure because the world depends on good infrastructure to function. And good infrastructure can look like this:

• Making better use of existing transport infrastructure through policy or regulatory solutions to reduce congestion .

Our mission is exactly this: Finding the better solution to any given transportation, energy, and infrastructure challenge or opportunity that ultimately affects peoples’ day-to-day lives. Our purpose is clear: Better infrastructure solutions = Better lives . By joining a global employee-owned management consulting firm, you’ll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide.

Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, our 200+ CPCSers have completed over 1,800 projects in 120 countries. On any given day, we could be strategizing ways to reduce road congestion, helping governments modernize their energy sectors, or solving freight transportation challenges. If you thrive on intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, you’ll find your place at CPCS.

Launch your career in management consulting while making a meaningful impact.

This role is for someone who has a knack for discovering patterns, storytelling, and communicating findings. With us, you’ll work on challenging projects, turning ideas and data into clear, compelling visual solutions. As an entry level Consultant Cartographer, you’ll inform transportation planning studies and enable our clients to make better decisions, communicate findings in public reports, drive policy or program changes, and inform infrastructure investments.

You’ll join our Young Professionals Program (YPP) , an immersive learning experience managed by our Growth and Operations (GO) team. This program offers hands‑on exposure to different areas of our business, allowing you to contribute to local, national, and international projects while sharpening your consulting expertise.

Your responsibilities

As part of our dynamic team, you’ll contribute to key aspects of the project lifecycle under the leadership of GO’s Vice President, with a focus on the transport sector. You will work on projects and business development across CPCS, with a focus on the Canadian Division activities. The Canadian Division leads projects across transportation and infrastructure economics with a focus on Canada. This includes projects such as: intercity rail and public transit planning and feasibility analysis; ports and marine sector economic impact and competitiveness studies, and goods movement planning. After completing the Young Professional Program, you are expected to continue your career at CPCS with the Canadian team.

In this role, you will:

• Support business development, including preparation of proposals
• Carry out sectoral analyses using quantitative data and qualitative reviews of the best Canadian and international practices
• Assist with project management and implementation
• Support adaptation of analyses into recommendations
• Liaise with project teams, partner firms and clients
• Engage in internal networking to build relationships and advance your development

What you bring to the team

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in business, economics, finance, engineering, business law, geography, urban planning, or a closely related field is required. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest in consulting, research, policy or other relevant roles
• Experience or interest in learning about Canadian transportation policy making
• Interest or experience in learning about challenges in the transport and/or energy sector
• Leadership experience acquired through school, work or community involvement
• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset
• Technically skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability and willingness to travel within Canada as required, conditions permitting
• The legal right to work in Canada and the ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe a reliability status security clearance from the Government of Canada (sponsorship is not provided for this role)

We're looking for someone who

• Wants to evolve in the infrastructure sector
• Is highly organized
• Can manage and prioritize multiple tasks under tight timelines
• Excels in strategic and critical thinking
• Brings strong analytical and quantitative skills and contributes to data-driven decision-making
• Can work independently and within teams
• Welcomes coaching and feedback

Support for you, professionally and personally
We’re not just about work—we’re about growth, impact, and meaningful connections.

Professional growth: We support your growth at CPCS and professional development by providing training, coaching, mentorship and regular feedback.

Meaningful connection: We believe in engaging collaboratively with passionate, diverse and motivated clients, team members and stakeholders to understand various viewpoints.

Competitive compensation: We offer all team members competitive base salaries along with a benefits package that includes superior health and wellness programs. You could be eligible to receive a performance-based bonus. With time and proven excellence, you may be invited to become a company shareholder and benefit from company dividends and profit sharing. We also believe in offering flexible work arrangements and ample, defined time off.

Ready to launch your career with CPCS?

• Applications will be accepted untilOctober 7, 2026
• Only those selected for consideration will be contacted

Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process includes the following steps:

• Application review: We carefully assess every application
• A phone screening: A quick chat to get to know you better and answer any questions
• A psychometric test may be administered to ensure fit
• Case study: A written test to assess your quantitative analysis and writing skills
• An interview with the hiring team (VP of the division) and potentially other team members: A deeper conversation about your experience, skills, and what excites you about CPCS
• Final discussion: For some roles, we may have an additional step to ensure a great fit
• Offer and onboarding: If it’s a match, we’ll welcome you to the team!

Please be advised that AI technology is used in the interview process for note recording.

Our recruitment practices
CPCS is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and members of underrepresented groups. We foster an environment where our people feel safe, heard and valued. Our belief is that we all have unique talents, perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CANADA: CPCS is committed to, and will strive to ensure that, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, its regulations, standards and all other relevant legislation are applied in a timely fashion. We'll provide all qualified applicants and employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations as required by law. If this is your case, please contact [e-mail] or 613-237-2500. Read more about our commitment to accessibility.