Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant We’re looking for someone exceptional to join our team at MacPhie. As a boutique management consultancy firm, we expect our Associate Consultants to drive change. You will be able to affect company-wide change and work with everyone from our Partner to the Boards of Directors of our clients. We depend on your help in conducting and analyzing research, preparing and delivering written reports and presentations, and supporting the development of our business and clients.A Bit About Us At MacPhie, our mission is to help Canadian organizations thrive on the world stage. We do this by supporting diverse leaders and teams; inclusion is a core part of the work that we do and aspire to do each day. We believe that people - of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and identities - have tremendous potential to change the world. That's why we are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in our work, both internally and with clients. We have a fundamental belief in making organizations and their people magnetic – attracting those stakeholders that matter most to them. We work with leaders to develop their strategies, transform their cultures and build high-performing teams.We pride ourselves on our energetic culture, with a focus on personal growth. Our team is always willing to help and provide direction. Our approach is open, collegial, and highly supportive.Our ClientsFor the last 20 years, MacPhie has built lasting relationships with clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to post-secondary institutions to local not-for-profits. We’re proud to work with clients across a range of sectors, including food and beverage, engineering and construction, financial services, advertising, healthcare, post-secondary and government. Our clients appreciate our sector-agnostic approach that cross-pollinates thinking and brings fresh ideas and perspectives to solve challenges. Why MacPhie?Live Life to the Fullest - We are passionate about our work - and our personal lives and well-being. We begin with trust and understand the value of flexibility to do our best work. We value our family, friends, and clients, and we take the time to care for ourselves and one another. Have a Voice in the Room Where it Happens - Sharing your point of view isn’t simply an opportunity; it’s an expectation. From Analyst to Partner, we are all active participants in key discussions and are responsible for building meaningful relationships with clients across all levels. Build Relationships That Change Your Life - Our work is all about relationships, with clients and with each other. Ours is a collaborative, fun, and decidedly unbureaucratic firm, where team members can feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.Innovate and Own Your Work - Our work is guided by creativity and ingenuity – and everyone is expected to help lead the thinking. We are passionate about co-creating fresh and innovative approaches that pass the pride test. Grow and Evolve, Together - We grow when our team members grow, and vice versa. We are a learning organization and we create and support opportunities for learning and development, within and beyond the firm. Here, everyone is responsible for asking great questions and making things better all the time.What You’ll BringMinimum of 2 years of experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research, whether in an academic or professional settingExperience in a corporate or professional setting (could be through co-op, summer work experience, or internships)Highly proficient in Google Workspace (and associated suite of products), design platforms such as Canva, and survey platforms such as SurveyMonkey Strong interest in exploring and implementing AI solutions to advance and optimize our workflow and results Demonstrated aptitude for analytics and problem-solvingExceptional written and oral communication skills, including persuasive writing and presentation skillsAttention to detail and highly organized to manage competing priorities and multiple projects and tasks Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activitiesGenuine desire to share an opinion, listen actively, and contribute consistentlyAn undergraduate degree in Business and/or Communications is an assetExperience in project management or account management is an assetWhat You’ll DoProvide project management support for client engagements, including managing project work plans, organizing logistics, liaising with clients and ensuring projects remain on time and on budgetCollaborate with the team to play an active role in client engagements, including conducting research, analyzing data, generating insights/solutions and developing reports and presentationsActively participate in client meetingsSupport the management of MacPhie’s business operations, including but not limited to financial management, people and culture, and marketingSupport business development through the creation of proposals and RFP responsesWhen You Will Start: We are looking for an immediate start in mid-January 2026. IF YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT A CAREER IN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO CAREERS@MACPHIE.CA WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT APPLICATION”. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL NOVEMBER 27, 2025. FROM ALL OF US AT MACPHIE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU!