Job Description

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Overview

Please note that you are limited to one application during the recruitment period as we ask you to think ahead to what office and service line you are most interested in.

At KPMG, youll 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.

The opportunity:

We are seeking talented and energetic candidates to join our Advisory, Management Consulting team as a Full Time Consultant/Senior Consultant working in our Halifax practice starting in Winter (January) 2024 . Positions are available in the following service lines:

• Operations - Public Sector Solutions

What you will do

Operations
The Operations team at KPMG undertakes detailed research and analysis to underpin effective/ informed policy and strategic/operational decision making by government, not-for-profit and industry clients. We take a rigorous approach to our work by drawing on a broad range of technical expertise/capability and coupling it with deep sector-specific knowledge and experience. Through this approach, we are able to provide our clients with innovative and tailored solutions that help clients solve problems within the public sector. This includes a focus on human and social services such as child welfare, employment services, and housing, and more by offering a range of services such as strategic planning, process improvement / redesign, current state assessments, future state visioning / design, roadmaps and implementation.

Our Operations team is currently looking for exceptional candidates to join our Halifax team as a Consultant / Senior Consultant to help us grow. You will be part of a diverse team that includes individuals from various backgrounds who collaborate to solve real-world problems in the human and social services sector.
What you bring to the role

FOR CONSULTANT LEVEL:

• You are enrolled in a university degree program (we will be considering candidates from a spectrum of programs such as Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Commerce, Arts, etc.). Candidates graduating between December 2022 and December 2023 should apply.
• You are a highly motivated individual, enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and opportunities
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have a strong academic record
• You have the ability to work independently without supervision
• You have strong problem solving and analytical abilities, as well as a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• You have a strong sense of personal accountability
• You have an entrepreneurial drive, and are a creative problem solver

FOR SENIOR CONSULTANT LEVEL:

Senior Consultants usually join Management Consulting with significant work experience, coming from an MBA, PhD, MD, JD or other advanced degree program. Senior Consultant are expected to be able to come into the Management Consulting team and immediately make a significant impact. Those coming from undergraduate degrees or masters degrees with less than 2 years work experience should consider applying for the Consultant position.

• You have a bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant field. Candidates graduating between December 2022 and December 2023 should apply.
• You are a highly motivated individual, enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and opportunities
• You have strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues
• You have strong problem solving and analytical abilities, as well as a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• You have an entrepreneurial drive, and are a creative problem solver
• You have a strong academic record from your undergraduate or masters degree
• You are able to support general project management and oversee the planning, scheduling and completion of objectives and engagements, asset development and other initiatives.

All applications must be received no later than September 15th at 11:59 pm PST. Our online application system will allow you to include up to five documents without losing your formatting. Applications can be addressed to Hiring Manager and should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Electronic copy of your most recent transcript and/or GPA
• Other relevant documents (i.e. GMAT score)

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

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

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Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click .

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