Consultant - Global Infrastructure Advisory

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

At KPMG Canada we recognize the need to be an active participant in reconciliation. In 2022 we formalized commitments through the Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan. It is by advancing an equitable and inclusive culture, building allyship and being a trusted and active contributor to Indigenous development and empowerment that we can fostering strong relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses.

Join those from across the firm who are contributing to reconciliation and develop your skills as we contribute to a path forward. Participate as a National Indigenous Network member, through the Indigenous Advisory Circle, receive learning and training that contributes to inclusion and promote reconciliation through insights and commitments such as the PAR Program.

Our Global Infrastructure Advisory team – comprising of over 100 professionals nationally – is a multi-disciplinary group of capital project managers, accountants, engineers, management consultants, economics, and finance professionals, many of whom are former leaders and professionals from industry.  We add value to our clients on their major projects by helping them understand and manage the risks associated with their projects and to improve performance. From strategy development through to operations, KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Advisory practice provides advice to project owners, contractors, operators, investors and government organizations at every stage of complex projects and programs. 

KPMG’s growing and market-leading Global Infrastructure Advisory practice is looking for an individual who is interested in infrastructure strategy, finance, procurement, project management, planning and operations to join our practice in Edmonton.

The wide range of businesses and projects we work on means that our people have huge variety in their roles. This variation in the role means there is no set pattern for the types of work you will be doing on a day-to-day basis.

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of high quality services to public sector and private sector clients. Working in a team, the Consultant will advise on projects for government (federal, provincial and municipal) and the private sector, across a wide range of markets including utilities, transportation, agri-food, manufacturing, real estate, education, healthcare, and other service sectors. 

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Working with Indigenous communities and organizations
• Working on and leading multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects
• Communicating with different parties such as clients and other advisors
• Preparing and distributing reports and proposals
• Preparing proposals for RFP submissions
• Performing research, data gathering, economic, financial and statistical analysis
• Assisting with the development, and review of financial models
• Conducting thorough due diligence on financial and operational data
• Participating in strategic advice to clients based on detailed analysis
• Assisting in preparing strategic plans, business plans and business cases
• Contributing to a dedicated team of professionals in delivering advisory services to clients.

You are highly motivated and enthusiastic to take on a variety of challenges and opportunities. You have a strong academic record and are committed to professional development. You are passionate about being involved in your local community and university. You have a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure. You have a strong sense of personal accountability, and are focused on achieving your personal and career goals.

Skills & Qualifications 

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous histories as they relate to current issues in reconciliation.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree (or technical diploma) in business, architecture or engineering, finance, economics, engineering, planning, or similar area
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A team-oriented attitude, and ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Proven capability of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and engage with diverse groups
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Flexibility to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities
• Strong quantitative and computer skills
• Ability to travel within Canada and abroad, as necessary.

Preference given to those with:

• 3-5 years of industry experience in a relevant industry (e.g. government, engineering, construction, real estate, utilities); and/or
• Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more of the following: 
  • Community engagement
  • Infrastructure project planning, procurement or delivery
  • economic and financial analysis
  • leading and facilitating meetings/workshops
  • operational and business improvement
  • lifecycle asset management
  • data analytics, business intelligence and GIS

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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