Senior Consultant, People & Change

KPMG International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant to strengthen our People & Change Advisory practice in Halifax. You will help deliver client engagements, conduct research and analysis, and develop insights to support transformation initiatives.

You have at least 3 years of experience in HR, change management or organizational design, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to work with clients across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Commerce, Behavioural Sciences, or related field; Masters in Organizational Behavior asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources, change management, organizational design, or project-based environments.
• Experience working within a management consulting capacity is an asset.
• Exposure to transformation initiatives, HR projects, or consulting-type work is an asset
• Experience directing meaningful process and strategy improvements with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a client facing role across a variety of industries and businesses with a passion for delivery high quality service and client satisfaction.
• Ability to synthesize information and contribute to clear, structured deliverables
• Superior communication skills with the ability to communicate with client stakeholders, work closely in a collaborative team environment and lead teams and project deliverables.
• Experience working with data (qualitative and/or quantitative) to support insights and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within timelines
• Passion for people-related transformation and consulting

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of client engagements by contributing to deliverables and workstreams
• Conducting research, data analysis, and developing insights to support transformation initiatives
• Assisting in the development of client-ready materials including presentations, reports, and recommendations
• Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality outputs on time and in line with client expectations
• Supporting change management, organizational design, and workforce transformation activities
• Participating in workshops, stakeholder interviews, and analysis to help inform solutions
• Identifying issues, forming hypotheses, and contributing to problem-solving approaches
• Supporting project management activities such as tracking timelines, deliverables, and risks
• Collaborating with client teams and contributing to a positive client experience
• Building your understanding of consulting methodologies, tools, and frameworks through hands‑on delivery experience

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Client-facing

Team leadership

Project management

Data interpretation

Change management

Organizational design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Masters in Organizational Behavior

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (asset)

Job description

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.

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our People & Change team in Halifax is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

KPMG’s People & Change Advisory Practice transforms organizations by changing the way people lead, manage and develop. In an age of constant disruption, game-changing trends, and perpetual transformation we help our clients drive business value and achieve strategic goals through the optimization of their people and organizational agenda. We help CHROs make their function future ready.

Our practitioners deliver strategic and operational consulting services related to organizational effectiveness and change, human resource planning and transformation. From developing talent strategies to optimizing and reshaping both the workforce and HR function, our knowledgeable advice enables improved performance from our clients’ people and their organizations.

What you will do

Our People & Change Advisory practice are seeking a Senior Consultant to strengthen our Management Consulting practice in the Halifax office. We are looking for a motivated professional like you to join our dynamic team. If you have early experience in change management or transformational projects, this may be the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Consultant in our People and Change practice, you will contribute to the delivery of client engagements and build your consulting skillset by:

• Supporting the execution of client engagements by contributing to deliverables and workstreams
• Conducting research, data analysis, and developing insights to support transformation initiatives
• Assisting in the development of client-ready materials including presentations, reports, and recommendations
• Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality outputs on time and in line with client expectations
• Supporting change management, organizational design, and workforce transformation activities
• Participating in workshops, stakeholder interviews, and analysis to help inform solutions
• Identifying issues, forming hypotheses, and contributing to problem-solving approaches
• Supporting project management activities such as tracking timelines, deliverables, and risks
• Collaborating with client teams and contributing to a positive client experience
• Building your understanding of consulting methodologies, tools, and frameworks through hands‑on delivery experience

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Commerce, Behavioural Sciences, or other related field with a Masters Degree in Organizational Behavior or Industrial/Organizational Psychology an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources, change management, organizational design, or project-based environments
• Experience working within a management consulting capacity is an asset.
• Exposure to transformation initiatives, HR projects, or consulting-type work is an asset
• Experience directing meaningful process and strategy improvements that demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work creatively to address client requirements
• Experience working in a client facing role across a variety of industries and businesses with a passion for delivery high quality service and client satisfaction.
• Ability to synthesize information and contribute to clear, structured deliverables
• Superior communication skills with the ability to communicate with client stakeholders, work closely in a collaborative team environment and lead teams and project deliverables.
• Experience working with data (qualitative and/or quantitative) to support insights and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within timelines
• Passion for people-related transformation and consulting

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.