Consultant/Senior Consultant , Strategy & Economy

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 is looking for a skilled and energetic individual to join our Economics and Strategy Advisory group. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record, excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, and a proven ability to work as part of a team.

The Consultant / Senior Consultant will work within a dynamic and experienced team that provides strategic and economic advice to clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. You will contribute to a variety of projects:

• Economic and financial modelling;
• Various macroeconomic and microeconomic analyses;
• Sector studies and market analyses;
• Economic impact studies;
• Economic development strategies;
• Public policy analyses;
• Strategic planning exercises;
• Business plan writing.

What you will do
You will be called upon to:

• Contribute to key initiatives related to economic development in Quebec and Canada.
• Support businesses and various organizations as they reflect on strategic issues related to their growth and development.
• Collaborate with KPMG professionals around the world on challenging and impactful projects.

Consultant and Senior Consultant Profile

• Gather and structure the data and information required for engagements from a variety of sources: statistical databases, documentary sources, interviews and focus groups.
• Conduct economic, sector and strategic analyses, including by working with datasets and applying quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Interpret results, identify key findings and help formulate practical recommendations tailored to clients' issues.
• Design and write clear, rigorous and compelling reports and presentations, particularly in Word and PowerPoint, to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of the practice by helping produce publications, analyses and tools that showcase the team's expertise.

What you bring to the role

• A bachelor's or master's degree in economics or a related field, along with an excellent academic record.
• Relevant professional experience in economic or strategic analysis, including in advisory services, is an asset. The level of the position will be determined based on your experience and skills.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as rigour in handling data and interpreting results.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to contribute to multiple engagements at the same time, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity and initiative, as well as a keen interest in the economic and strategic issues facing organizations.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of programming, data processing and data analysis tools (such as Python, R or Stata) is an asset.

The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain and simplify complex audit and reporting matters for diverse audiences. Proficiency in English is required, as the position involves communicating and delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders at KPMG Canada in English-speaking regions of Canada.

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