Entry Level Consultant (Anglophone and Lusophone Africa Focus)

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 $ 72215

Who we are

At CPCS were 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 youll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide.

Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world our 200 CPCSers have completed over 1800 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 youll find your place at CPCS.

To get a feel for what its 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 youll help solve pressing infrastructure challenges shaping transportation and energy projects that influence lives across the globe.

Youll 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 youll contribute to key aspects of the project lifecycle under the leadership of GOs 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

• Masters 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)

Were 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
Were not just about workwere 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 untilOctober 7 2026
• Only those selected for consideration will be contacted

Submit a cover letter explaining why youre interested in this role detailed resume identifying your qualifications and university transcripts. If you have applied to our positions before and already have a profile please log in here to apply for this position. If you are a new applicant click Apply below to create your profile and submit your application.

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 its a match well 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. Well provide all qualified applicants and employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations as required by law. If this is your case please contact or . Read more about our commitment to accessibility.