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 Canada’s private sector, helping organizations solve complex strategy, process, and transformation challenges. If you’re 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 isn’t.

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 – Canada's Top Growing Companies 2025
• Waterstone Human Capital - Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ 2025

Culture is Everything. Period.

That’s why we’ve 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.

What’s 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, P.Eng., 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 $82,500-90,000 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