Entry level Consultant (Anglophone and Lusophone Africa Focus)

ON
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$72,215 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Contribute to business development and proposals, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of transport and energy sectors, and support project management and implementation. Translate findings into recommendations and collaborate with project teams, partner firms, and clients, with a focus on Anglophone and Lusophone Africa.

Job details

CPCS | Advisors to infrastructure leaders Better infrastructure solutions. Better lives. Position details Title: Entry Level Consultant (Anglophone and Lusophone Africa Focus) Status: Full-time, permanent (new) Location: Based at one of Canadian offices (Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON; Montreal, QC) Travel: International travel as required Annual salary range: CAD $ 72,215 Who we are At CPCS, we’re collaborative, fun, and deeply dedicated advisors shaping the future of infrastructure because better infrastructure leads to better lives. Good infrastructure can look like this: Connecting people to family, work, healthcare, education, and more through safe, and reliable transit. Creating access to clean sources of energy in countries where access is not commonplace, opening opportunities for the use of healthcare and education technologies. Making better use of existing transport infrastructure through policy or regulatory solutions to reduce congestion. Our mission is exactly this: Finding the better solution to any given transportation, energy, and infrastructure challenge or opportunity that ultimately affects peoples’ day-to-day lives. Our purpose is clear: Better infrastructure solutions = Better lives. By joining a global employee-owned management consulting firm, you’ll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide. Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, our 200+ CPCSers have completed over 1,800 projects in 120 countries. On any given day, we could be strategizing ways to reduce road congestion, helping governments modernize their energy sectors, or solving freight transportation challenges. If you thrive on intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, you’ll find your place at CPCS. To get a feel for what it’s like to join our international team, visit our Careers page, consult our Glassdoor and discover our core beliefs. You can also check our magazine. The opportunity Launch your career in management consulting while making a meaningful impact. As an entry level Consultant, you’ll help solve pressing infrastructure challenges, shaping transportation and energy projects that influence lives across the globe. You’ll join our Young Professionals Program (YPP), an immersive learning experience managed by our Growth and Operations (GO) team. This program gives you hands-on experience across different areas of our business, allowing you to contribute to local, national, and international projects while sharpening your consulting expertise. Your responsibilities As part of our dynamic team, you’ll contribute to key aspects of the project lifecycle under the leadership of GO’s Vice President. You will work across CPCS during your time in the YPP, with a focus on our Anglophone and Lusophone Africa (ALA) team, including on transport and energy projects in countries like Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. After completing the Young Professional Program, you are expected to continue your career at CPCS with the ALA team. In this role, you will: Contribute to business development, including preparation of proposals Carry out sectoral analyses using quantitative data and qualitative reviews of the best international practices Assist in project management and implementation Help translate analyses into recommendations Liaise with project teams, partner firms and clients Build relationships across CPCS and learn from colleagues What you bring to the team Master’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, business law, geography, urban planning, or another relevant specialization Interest or experience in learning about challenges in the transport and/or energy sector and about emerging economies Ability to speak and write fluently in English. Fluency in Portuguese and/or French is an asset. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required Legal right to work in Canada (sponsorship is not provided for this role) We're looking for someone who Demonstrates strong entrepreneurial drive Is curious, proactive and highly organized Is an analytical and collaborative problem-solver Is adaptable and comfortable with new challenges Is eager to learn and develop in consulting Welcomes coaching and feedback Support for you, professionally and personally We’re not just about work—we’re about growth, impact, and meaningful connections. Professional growth: We support your growth at CPCS and professional development by providing training, coaching, mentorship and regular feedback. Meaningful connection: We believe in engaging collaboratively with passionate, diverse and motivated clients, team members and stakeholders to understand various viewpoints. Greater impact: We believe in helping infrastructure leaders make more impactful decisions. Everything we do seeks to enable positive economic, social and environmental impacts. Competitive compensation: We offer all team members competitive base salaries along with a benefits package that includes superior health and wellness programs. You could be eligible to receive a performance-based bonus. With time and proven excellence, you may be invited to become a company shareholder and benefit from company dividends and profit sharing. We also believe in offering flexible work arrangements and ample, defined time off. Ready to launch your career with CPCS? Applications will be accepted until October 7, 2026 Only those selected for consideration will be contacted Submit a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and detailed resume identifying your qualifications. Apply directly on our website at cpcs.ca/careers/ Our Recruitment Process Our recruitment process includes the following steps: Application review: We carefully assess every application A phone screening: A quick chat to get to know you better and answer any questions A psychometric test may be administered to ensure fit Case study: A written test to assess your quantitative analysis and writing skills An interview with the hiring team (VP of the division) and potentially other team members: A deeper conversation about your experience, skills, and what excites you about CPCS Final discussion: For some roles, we may have an additional step to ensure a great fit Offer and onboarding: If it’s a match, we’ll welcome you to the team! Please be advised that AI technology is used in the interview process for note recording. Our recruitment practices CPCS is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and members of underrepresented groups. We foster an environment where our people feel safe, heard and valued. Our belief is that we all have unique talents, perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CANADA: CPCS is committed to, and will strive to ensure that, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, its regulations, standards and all other relevant legislation are applied in a timely fashion. We'll provide all qualified applicants and employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations as required by law. If this is your case, please contact accessibility@cpcs.ca or 613-237-2500. Read more about our commitment to accessibility.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A master's degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, business law, geography, urban planning, or another relevant specialization is required, along with fluent spoken and written English and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should be interested in transport or energy challenges and emerging economies, be willing to travel domestically and internationally, and have legal authorization to work in Canada; Portuguese and/or French is an asset.