Associate, Diversified Industries Group

About the Role

Join a dynamic and engaging team that thrives on collaboration innovation and growth. The Associate Diversified Industries Group role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Western Canada team and to work on meaningful projects across Canadas private sector helping organizations solve complex strategy process and transformation challenges. If youre passionate about problem-solving client service and working across high-growth industries such as real estate manufacturing construction energy utilities transportation retail technology and professional services this role is for you.

About Us

Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and award-winning workplace where we help organizations get done what isnt.

Our team of committed consultants takes swift action to deliver innovative impactful results. As the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm we are a place where people and culture come first. Our success is driven by attracting individuals who are insatiably Curious Entrepreneurial Thinkers Authentic and Bold.

Our Awards and Recognitions:

• Best Workplaces in Canada National List 2026
• Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026
• Best Workplaces for Young Talent 2026
• Best Workplaces for Women 2026
• Best Workplaces in Professional Services 2025
• Globe and Mail Canadas Top Growing Companies 2025
• Waterstone Human Capital - Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2025

Culture is Everything. Period.

Thats why weve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.

Whats in It for You

• Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging impactful projects and continuous learning.
• Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds fostering innovation.
• Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
• Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements across diversified industries including real estate manufacturing mining quarrying oil and gas construction wholesale and retail trade professional scientific and technical services transportation and warehousing information and technology and power and utilities.
• Conduct research analysis benchmarking and synthesis to support strategy operating model transformation process improvement and project management engagements.
• Gather organize and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends insights risks and opportunities for clients.
• Support the development of client deliverables including presentations reports executive summaries process maps current-state assessments future-state recommendations and implementation plans.
• Participate in client interviews workshops and working sessions capturing key themes documenting outcomes and supporting follow-up activities.
• Assist with project coordination activities including workplan tracking meeting preparation status reporting issue/risk logs and action item management.
• Contribute to business development activities by supporting market scans proposal development client research and the creation of practice-building materials.
• Bring curiosity and a private-sector lens to emerging client challenges across industries that are currently underrepresented in the Optimus SBR portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to deliver practical high-quality solutions that help clients move from strategy to execution.
• Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant work experience in consulting strategy operations transformation business analysis project coordination process improvement or a related field.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in private-sector industries such as manufacturing real estate construction energy utilities technology transportation retail or professional services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare client-ready materials and summarize complex information clearly.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly PowerPoint Excel Word and Outlook.
• Ability to conduct research analyze data and develop insights that support decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while taking ownership of individual workstreams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset intellectual curiosity and comfort working in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.
• Professional adaptable and client-service oriented.
• Required Education: Related university degree in business commerce economics engineering technology operations or another relevant field.
• Preferred Education: Post-Graduate degree (e.g. MBA MPA or MPP) PMP CPA or additional professional (e.g. CPA . or R.N) or other designation (e.g. CPA PMP Lean or PROSCI).

Interview recording & AI notetakers

During the interview process we may use transcription or AI notetaking tools. To protect privacy legal compliance and interviewer/candidate experience the use of these tools is not permitted without your prior consent. We will ask for your consent and if you wish to decline handwritten notes are welcome.

Compensation: Salary range is $ CAD

Salary ranges are designed to be competitive. Individual compensation is determined by skills qualifications and experience and is subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific requirements or the role. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the top of the range and pay can increase quickly for those who make a big impact in the role.

Benefits at Optimus

Financial

• Annual Bonus
• Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
• Company equity for Managers and above
• Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation

Flexibility

• Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
• 12 Optimus Days paid

Health

• Top-tier health benefits
• Life & disability insurance
• Health Spending Dollars

So whats next

At Optimus SBR were all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. Were committed to diversity and inclusion welcoming people from all backgrounds. Were proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Lets build something meaningful together where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.

Accommodation

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview processsuch as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviewsplease let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!

Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.

Submit your application with your resume today! While we appreciate all applications only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.