Associate, Industries & Government Practice

The Position

Continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate level consultant to join our Industries & Government Practice .

We are seeking individuals who embody our values of entrepreneurial spirit and bold attitude. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their roles, think outside the box, and drive innovation in everything they do.

We want team members who are not only skilled in their respective fields but also possess a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are passionate about pushing boundaries and creating positive change, we encourage you to apply!

About Optimus SBR

Optimus SBR is a leading Toronto based management consulting firm providing a wide range of services to leading organizations across North America.

Our services include strategy, policy, transformation, integration, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, procurement & fairness, regulatory effectiveness, and project management services across multiple sectors including Public Sector, Health Care, Energy & Infrastructure and Financial Services.

Our consultants demonstrate a high level of technical and professional knowledge. At Optimus SBR our staff are highly engaged individuals who encourage bold and entrepreneurial ideas that challenge the status quo.

As a successful candidate, you will have the ability to share challenges and rewards that come from working with a dynamic group of entrepreneurial thinkers who come from diverse backgrounds and fields of specialty with a passion for growing businesses both ours and our clients’.

In the Associate role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple engagements and large streams of work for clients in the Public, Health Care, and Not-for-Profit sectors.

Such engagements encompass :

• Strategy formulation and implementation planning;
• Organizational assessments / design / transformation;
• Program assessment & evaluation;
• Restructuring and change management; and / or
• Project execution from conception through to implementation and closeout.

You will provide internal operational support to ensure day-to-day delivery is properly managed and contribute to Optimus SBR’s proven track record and continued growth, while building relationships through engagements and networking.

You will also be involved with business development, and providing support to develop proposals.

You have extensive experience in the public & health care sector and an understanding of strategy development and execution, process analysis and redesign, and business case development.

You have the ability to adapt to changing needs and environments while working independently and with the Optimus SBR team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR
• Ability to execute end-to-end solutions to clients’ needs and requirements
• Complete assigned work related to project deliverables on time and manage project budget
• Review current state challenges and propose future-state solutions with respect to people, process, policy, and technology enhancements
• Contribute to the development of proposals and provide other sales support, including identifying and assisting in selling extensions to clients and relationship business
• Manage client relations as a trusted advisor while achieving the highest levels of client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain an active external presence in the industry
• Create innovative solutions to office or work-related problems
• Contribute to company brand presence
• Support internal projects, when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience
• Experience as an external consultant in the Public Sector, Health Care, or Not-for-Profit / Public Sector is an asset
• Self-directed, with the passion and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Innovative and dynamic; brings an entrepreneurial spirit to our business
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to meet aggressive timelines
• Strong business development acumen and execution
• Strong work ethic and someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to developing their career
• Comfortable engaging in strategic discussions with stakeholders at the C-level executive and Board level
• Thorough understanding of public policy and government / health care operations
• Strong analytical background
• Additional expertise / experience including change management, facilitation, strategy development and execution, process analysis and redesign, data analysis, and business case development considered an asset
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Required Education : Related university degree in a business, health care, or public policy related field

Preferred Education : Post-Graduate degree (e.g., , MBA, MPA or MPP), PMP, CPA, or additional professional (e.g., CPA, P.

Eng., or R.N) or other designation (e.g., CPA, PMP, Lean, or PROSCI) strongly preferred