Associate/Senior Associate

About the Role Join a dynamic and engaging team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and growth. The Associate/Senior Associate role is an exciting, transformative opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects across diverse industries, shaping the future of technology and consulting. If you're passionate about problem-solving, mentorship, and technology-enabled business solutions, this role is for you.
About Us Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and an award-winning workplace. Recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services 2024, and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we help organizations get done what isn't. Our team of committed consultants swiftly takes action to deliver innovative and impactful results. We are the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm – a place where people and culture come first. Our market positioning is based on attracting the best people who are insatiably curious, entrepreneurial thinking, hard-working, and bold. We think the world needs more of that, and we are doing our part.
Culture is Everything. Period. That's why we've been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America – and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture, we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths, these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
What's in It for You?
• Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging, impactful projects and continuous learning.
• Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds, fostering innovation.
• Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
• Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Participate in technology consulting program/project teams to deliver advisory services and solutions that address client requirements within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Support the implementation of advisory service recommendations within client environments.
• Support the continued growth of the Technology Services Group through input to business development efforts, client delivery, and contribution to practice development.
• Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR.
• For Senior Associates: Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and mentoring project teams. You will also be responsible for career management, professional development, and supporting employees through Optimus SBR's Career Development Program (CDP).
Required Qualifications
•Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
•Previous technology delivery exposure is required.
•Knowledge of project/program management, alternative delivery models (e.g., Agile), and common technology priorities (e.g., digital transformation, workflow automation, cloud migration, cyber security, AI, etc.) is considered an asset.
•Management consulting experience preferred.
•Highly developed writing, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to produce quality materials for review with clients.
•Results-oriented individual with the ability to meet aggressive timelines.
•Innovative and dynamic, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
•Strong work ethic and someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and committed to developing their career. Required Education: Related university degree in Computer Science, Business, or a relevant discipline. Preferred Education: Technology certifications, or other relevant designations.
So, what's next? At Optimus SBR, we're all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. We're committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We're proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Let's build something meaningful together, where your voice matters, and fearless ideas can shine.   Accommodation We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview process, such as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviews, please let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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