Management Consultant (OTTAWA) - September 2027
Consultants will support clients in the public and private sectors through digital transformation, organizational change, and operational strategic planning. Key tasks include designing agile organizations, executing technology strategies, and conducting research to inform public sector policy decisions.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Apply by Sep 10, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Management Consultant (OTTAWA) - September 2027 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 in Canada, our people bring their nique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take wnership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. The opportunity We are seeking talented and energetic candidates to join our Advisory, Management Consulting team as Consultants working in our Ottawa office starting in Sptember 2027. Positions are available in the following service line People & Change (P&C) Technology Strategy & Transformation (TST) Operations, Public Service Sector What You Will Do People & Change In the Talent and Change team, we help private and public organizations succeed in major transformations by aligning people, culture, and ways of working with their ambitions. Our mission support our clients in anticipating changes in their professions, developing the skills of tomorrow, and building high-performing and inspiring work environments. If you enjoy solving problems, innovating, and working collaboratively, you’ll have the opportunity to design agile organizations, lead impactful change projects, develop training and development paths for talent, and contribute to major HR and cultural transformations. Technology Strategy & Transformation The Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation team at KPMG advises clients on how new technology will impact their business and delivers innovative end-to-end digital transformation. We work with digital and functional leaders across industries and sectors to define their vision for digital transformation, develop tailored technology strategies, align with IT assets to be more customer centric, and create and execute implementation plans that drive business value. Please note that for Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation, applicants should demonstrate a clear interest or have a background in technology. Operations, Public Service Sector The Operations team at KPMG undertakes detailed research and analysis to underpin effective/ informed policy and strategic/operational decision making by government and not-for-profit 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 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 Ottawa team 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, health, environment, public policy and municipal 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, etc.) You are currently in your third year of study and/or will enter your final year after completing the internship. 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 KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected annual base salary for this position is $65,000 - $82,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here To submit your application 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) If you experience any difficulties with the online system, please contact [email protected]. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. 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. 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 We embrace 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.
What you’ll do
Consultants will support clients in the public and private sectors through digital transformation, organizational change, and operational strategic planning. Key tasks include designing agile organizations, executing technology strategies, and conducting research to inform public sector policy decisions.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university degree program, typically in their third or final year of study. The role requires strong academic records, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle competing priorities under pressure.
Benefits
• Total Rewards program
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Abilities
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Research
- Entrepreneurial Drive
- Accountability
Job areas
- Consulting
- Government & Public Sector
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Human Resources
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 10, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Not Applicable
