Senior Business Transformation Consultant - Halifax, NS/Remote

Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our lawyers. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options. ( This position has the option of being fully remote )
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A “Dress for your Day” policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
• Salary range: $95,000 to $122,000

*A number of factors are considered when determining a starting salary for our new team members, including length and depth of relevant work experience, skillset, and education & training. Our salary ranges are reviewed on an annual basis

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking two Senior Business Transformation Consultants to join our Strategy & Innovation team reporting into the Firm’s Halifax, Nova Scotia office. However, this role can be fully remote from anywhere in Canada.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date : Open until vacancy is filled

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Transformation Consultant to join our Strategy & Innovation team, reporting to the Director, Strategy & Innovation. This individual will contribute to firm-wide improvement initiatives and deliver external client-facing process improvement and strategic consulting projects through The Fortified Firm, Stewart McKelvey's business advisory offering for law firms and other professional service organizations.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in business analysis, process improvement, project management, change management, data analysis, strategy development and implementation, and the practical use of AI-enabled tools. They will be comfortable assessing current-state operations, identifying root causes and opportunities, designing practical solutions, supporting implementation, and helping teams build sustainable practices.

The role will lead and support internal and client-facing process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities include conducting stakeholder discovery, analyzing current-state operations and workflows, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities, and translating complex business challenges into clear recommendations, business cases, project plans, and executive-ready deliverables. The role will facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align priorities, design solutions, and develop future-state processes, including process maps, workflows, SOPs, playbooks, and operational tools.

The Senior Business Transformation Consultant will manage multiple projects from planning through implementation, coordinating resources, timelines, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful outcomes. The role will also apply change management practices to support adoption, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and implementation planning. The successful candidate will support strategy development and execution by helping leaders define priorities, establish measurable objectives, and implement frameworks such as OKRs to drive alignment and accountability.

Additionally, this position will leverage AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance project delivery, and develop scalable tools and resources. The role will analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, measure impact, and create dashboards, metrics, and decision-support materials. The successful candidate will contribute to building organizational capability by developing reusable methodologies, templates, knowledge assets, and best practices that support continuous improvement across future initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, operational excellence, management consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives, facilitating stakeholder engagement, redesigning business processes, and managing projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, or other continuous improvement methodologies, along with practical change management principles.
• Proficiency using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) to support research, analysis, documentation, and project delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical deliverables, including process maps, reports, presentations, dashboards, training materials, and implementation plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing business, operational, and financial data.
• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), CBAP, PMP, Prosci, or Agile/Scrum are considered assets.
• Experience in a consulting or other professional services environment, strategy execution frameworks (e.g., OKRs), visualization and process mapping tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Visio, Miro, or Lucidchart), and delivering client-facing advisory services are considered assets.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format .

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.