Senior Consultant, Government Solutions

KPMG International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead project workstreams, structure complex problems and develop high‑quality client deliverables. You will support transformation initiatives across finance, HR, and operations, while building trusted relationships and guiding junior colleagues.

Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential for success. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, governance documentation, and delivering client‑ready outputs with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in management consulting or government/public sector transformation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with structured thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage defined client workstreams, analyses, deliverables and implementation activities.
• Structure ambiguous problems, identify needed information, test assumptions and translate into practical recommendations.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and working sessions; synthesize discussions into decisions and actions.
• Assess current‑state operations and design future‑state processes and roadmaps.
• Lead the preparation of presentations, reports and client‑ready materials.
• Coach junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG’s Government Solutions practice helps federal, provincial and municipal governments, Crown corporations, agencies, healthcare organizations and other public sector clients design and deliver practical improvements. Our work spans enterprise transformation, target operating model design, process optimization, service delivery improvement, program and policy work, and large-scale business and digital change.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant who can lead project workstreams, structure ambiguous problems, guide analysis and develop high-quality client deliverables. The successful candidate will work effectively with limited information, build trusted client relationships, support implementation, and help develop junior colleagues.

What you will do

• Lead or manage defined client workstreams, analyses, deliverables and implementation activities, with accountability for quality, timing and outcomes.
• Structure ambiguous problems, identify the information needed, test assumptions and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and working sessions; synthesize discussions into decisions, actions and client‑ready outputs.
• Assess current‑state operations and design future‑state processes, strategic plans, target operating models, service delivery improvements, business cases and implementation roadmaps.
• Apply an understanding of finance, human resources, supply chain and other enabling functions to diagnose issues and support transformation initiatives.
• Lead the preparation of presentations, reports, recommendations, process maps, project plans, trackers, governance materials and executive‑ready communications.
• Manage project activities, risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder expectations; raise concerns early and support timely resolution.
• Support change management and implementation activities, including requirements gathering, testing, training, communications and adoption planning.
• Contribute to proposals, market research, credentials, case examples and presentation materials for client pursuits.
• Coach junior team members, review work and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performing team culture.

What you bring to the role

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, government, the broader public sector, not‑for‑profit organizations, business transformation, strategy, operations, policy, service delivery, process improvement or project delivery.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, public administration, public policy, economics, social sciences, engineering, information systems or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure issues, assess information and develop practical recommendations.
• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data to support insights, decision‑making and clear client communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs with limited supervision.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, including confidence working with senior leaders and diverse cross‑functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise, professional and client‑ready materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Visio, Power BI or project management tools is an asset.
• A collaborative, curious and client‑service‑oriented mindset, with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to travel periodically based on client and engagement requirements.

Qualifications and experience considered assets

• Experience working with federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments, Crown corporations, agencies, healthcare, education, social services or other public sector organizations.
• Experience with policy analysis, program review or evaluation, jurisdictional scans, strategic planning, business cases, operating model design, process mapping, organizational design, service design, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement or implementation planning.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, training, change management, communications or deployment activities.
• Understanding of government decision‑making, public accountability, governance, procurement or regulatory environments.
• Professional certification or related learning in project management, business analysis, change management, Lean Six Sigma, public administration or a relevant field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French. Government of Canada BBB language proficiency or higher is considered an asset.
• Eligibility to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, depending on client and engagement requirements.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $94,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology‑first, people‑driven firm.