Associate Consultant, Strategy 3

What You Bring

• We're less interested in one “right” background than we are in finding someone with the intellectual curiosity, analytical ability and drive to become an exceptional consultant.
• We're looking for:
• A bachelor's degree with demonstrated academic achievement. Relevant fields may include business, economics, marketing, psychology, social sciences, communications or related disciplines.
• 0–2 years of professional experience; exceptional new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant internships, co-op placements, academic projects or early-career experience in consulting, strategy, research, insights, marketing or innovation are considered assets.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, identify patterns and draw meaningful implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to structure ideas clearly and build a persuasive argument.
• Strong business acumen and genuine curiosity about businesses, brands, consumers, markets and what's changing in the world.
• A natural ability to synthesize large amounts of information, connect disparate ideas and turn complexity into a clear, compelling story.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across team members and keep work moving against tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including demonstrated ability to build polished, client-ready presentations and analyze and organize data effectively.
• Comfort with ambiguity, a willingness to ask questions and the initiative to move work forward without having every step prescribed.
• A collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different disciplines and levels of seniority.
• Openness to feedback, a desire to learn and the ability to apply what you've learned quickly.
• What Success Looks Like
• The Associate Consultant role is the entry point into the Strategy3 consulting career. The emphasis is on building strong consulting fundamentals and learning how evidence becomes strategy.
• You'll know you're succeeding when:
• You're trusted with increasingly independent pieces of work.
• Your analysis is accurate, thoughtful and insightful.
• You ask strong questions, learn quickly and actively apply feedback.
• You make connections rather than simply reporting information — and increasingly bring your own ideas and point of view to the work.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!
• In accordance with Ontario & British Columbia law, the estimated base salary range for this role is is $60,000 to $65,000 CAD. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
• What’s in it for you:
• At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.
• To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CA
• Inclusive Workplace Commitment
• Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.
• Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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