Project Management – Associate Consultant - Toronto, On

Dokainish & Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dokainish & Company is seeking an Associate Consultant in Toronto to support project planning, execution, and delivery across diverse client engagements. You will work with senior consultants to apply project management principles in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role emphasizes collaborative delivery, analytical rigor, and proactive stakeholder engagement in a non-entry level capacity. Local candidates based in Toronto preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in project management, project controls, consulting, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Prior experience in a client-facing or professional services environment is a strong asset.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, capital projects, or regulated industries is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and project teams to plan, develop, and manage project work, ensuring alignment with client requirements and objectives.
• Support the preparation of project plans, schedules, and status reports, monitoring progress against milestones and flagging risks or variances.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to change control, action tracking, and issue logs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the preparation and review of client-facing communications, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions, contributing to the capture of requirements and the communication of project updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Management – Associate Consultant

About Dokainish & Company

Since 2011 Dokainish & Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services.

We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results across numerous business functions. Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Project Controls, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.

We are a fast-growing organization, currently seeking an Associate Consultant to be a part of our high-achieving, diverse, innovating team.

The Opportunity

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a motivated professional with 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in project management, project controls, or a related field, who is ready to grow within a fast‑paced consulting environment.

As an Associate Consultant, you will work alongside senior consultants and project teams to support the planning, execution, and delivery of client engagements across a range of industries and project types. You will bring a working knowledge of project management principles and practices, and a desire to deepen your consulting expertise in a structured, client‑facing environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who has built a solid foundation in project management and is looking for the next step; moving from execution support into a broader consulting and client delivery role. You bring analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset that allows you to anticipate project needs and contribute meaningfully from day one.

This is a full‑time, in‑office, non‑remote position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Delivery

• Collaborate with clients and project teams to plan, develop, and manage project work, ensuring alignment with client requirements and objectives.

• Support the preparation of project plans, schedules, and status reports, monitoring progress against milestones and flagging risks or variances.

• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to change control, action tracking, and issue logs throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist in the preparation and review of client‑facing communications, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions, contributing to the capture of requirements and the communication of project updates.

• Respond promptly to client inquiries, addressing concerns and offering recommendations to meet project goals.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and internal team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Training & Change Support

• Support the delivery of end‑user training and facilitate workshops to guide stakeholders through transitions to new systems, processes, or ways of working.

• Contribute to organizational change management activities, including communications planning and adoption tracking.

Business Analysis & Problem Solving

• Conduct research and analysis to identify key insights, business impacts, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist in developing business solutions and recommendations tailored to client needs.

• Anticipate how potential disruptions may impact project timelines and outcomes, and communicate proactively with senior team members.

Internal Contributions

• Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Support the development of proposals and internal project deliverables as required.

• Take on special assignments as directed by senior management.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 2–3 years of professional experience in project management, project controls, consulting, or a closely related field. This is not an entry‑level position; practical, hands‑on experience is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks.

• Prior experience in a client‑facing or professional services environment is a strong asset.

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, capital projects, or regulated industries is an asset but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident contributing to client presentations and reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented working style.

• Proactive and self‑motivated, with a genuine interest in growing a career in project management consulting.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed.

• Must be based in Toronto, Ontario, or willing to independently relocate.

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Note: This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

We are highly skilled at moving ideas into actions and empowering each other to deliver outstanding results.

Dokainish & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status, or any other protected status required by applicable law.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Dokainish & Company AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.