Senior Consultant, Strategy and Operations

Burnie Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Toronto-based management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant, Strategy and Operations. This role involves strategic advisory, managing projects, and guiding junior consultants while collaborating with diverse client teams. Candidates should have a strong background in consulting, analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers a culture of growth, mentorship, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing mentorship

Flexible work environment

Meaningful work exposure

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategy and/or operations consulting required.
• Familiarity with technology strategy and its business impact.
• Experience in relevant industries like Financial Services or Tech.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and analysis for client recommendations.
• Guide junior consultants and manage key workstreams.
• Lead client presentations and workshops.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA or Master's (asset)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Burnie Group is a Toronto-based management consulting firm specializing in Strategy and Operations consulting. We help clients improve performance through innovative strategy, rigorous analysis, and world-class technology. Unlike traditional firms, we not only design strategies but also implement them, delivering measurable results faster and more cost-effectively.

We’re a growing Canadian success story, and to continue this journey we’re hiring a Senior Consultant, Strategy and Operations to join our Strategy and Operations practice. Here, your work will be visible, your ideas will matter, and your career will accelerate quickly.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy and Operations you’ll take ownership of key workstreams, guide junior consultants, and work directly with clients on their toughest challenges. You’ll have significant autonomy, with direct exposure to senior leadership at Burnie Group and to our clients.

In this role, you’ll work directly with clients and collaborate with a diverse team of consultants, analysts, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide strategic advice and in-depth analysis to design and implement strategy and operations recommendations.
• Own workstreams or manage smaller projects, ensuring deliverables are on track.
• Guide and validate work completed by junior team members, supporting them through different phases of a project lifecycle.
• Develop materials, deliver client presentations, and participate in or lead workshops with client teams.
• Work side-by-side with clients to implement recommendations and track impact.
• Support with the creation of proposals and other business development activities.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Education:Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance; MBA or Master’s is an asset

• Professional Experience:3+ years in strategy and/or operations consulting at a globally recognized or boutique consulting firm is required.

• Industry Experience: Experience in Financial Services, Insurance (Life & P&C), Tech-enabled businesses, Software, or Senior Living is an asset.

• Technology Experience: A familiarity with technology strategy and how technology impacts businesses is an asset.

• Problem Solving: Proficiency with structured problem-solving tools such as hypothesis-driven approaches, issue trees, process mapping, and root-cause analysis.

• Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and modeling abilities with advanced Excel proficiency to analyze and interpret data.

• Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership: Ability to think critically, question the status quo, and bring forward innovative ideas. Skilled at uncovering insights, asking critical questions, and developing and validating hypotheses, while staying current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Communication Skills:Proficient in both written and oral communication, with strong storytelling abilities, and skilled in utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint. Ability to distill complex strategies and ideas into clear, simple, and easily digestible insights.

• Adaptability & Agility:Capacity to think on your feet, embrace new challenges, and deal with ambiguity.

OUR CULTURE AND PERKS

Burnie Group fosters rapid growth and career advancement, giving you the chance to make a real impact.

• Inclusive & diverse culture: We promote a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where everyone can flourish, grow, and express themselves. We strive to reflect the diverse community in which we operate and believe that diversity is not only a people strategy but also a competitive advantage.

• Mentorship & exposure: We offer ongoing mentorship from leaders with global consulting experience in a boutique setting where collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and partner visibility are part of daily life.

• Meaningful work & growth: You’ll have early ownership of workstreams, exposure to senior clients, and the chance to accelerate your career path.

• Comprehensive benefits: We offer a robust package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine, life, accident and disability, and more.

• Flexibility & variety: We operate in a hybrid work environment. While much of our work happens at client sites, projects vary in length, size, and geography, giving you exposure to different industries and the opportunity for travel across North America.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Burnie Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, and our goal is to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or persons of color, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and others from equity-seeking groups.

Accommodation

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.