We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Montreal for the Summer 2026 term. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Career Consulting Analyst Co-op in the Rewards practice you will work with a broad range of clients and industries in a stimulating environment participating as an integral member of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic human resource solutions that support clients success. You will provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to senior consultants and draw meaningful conclusions from client and market data.
We will count on you to:
Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues including business strategy corporate performance and compensation and rewards trends.
Combine an understanding of clients internal needs with external market practices to help facilitate a clients go-forward rewards strategy and programs.
Analyze clients strategic financial and organizational information to provide insights that will develop into talent strategies and solutions.
Work with other members of the Career team to develop client recommendations.
Prepare client presentations including recommendations presented to senior management HR leadersboards of directors and executives.
Example projects include:
Designing and implementing a gender-neutral pay equity-compliant job evaluation system to determine a companys internal hierarchy
Executive and non-executive compensation benchmarking
Conducting trends research regarding short and long-term incentive programs
Developing a base salary and bonus program for non-executive employees
Creating a compensation program for sales positions including commissions
Creating a career architecture including elements such as role profiles and career path tools
What You Need To Have
Strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative and working knowledge of Excel
Experience in data analysis and presentation design
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity seeking opportunities to develop new skills
Flexibility adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
What Makes You Stand Out
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree majoring in commerce business economics finance statistics accounting mathematics or HR preferred
Consulting business finance/banking accounting HR and/or economics internship experience preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English as the position requires regular interaction with clients outside of Quebec as well as collaboration with other members of the team outside of Canada.
Why Join Our Team:
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Whats Next
In order to be considered submit your complete application by providing a cover letter your resume and your most recent transcript in PDF format via our career section. Please note that applications that are missing any of these documents may not be considered.
We will review completed application submissions and you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. The interview process will include an Excel test to assess your proficiency level.
The applicable salary for this role is $65000.