Project Management - Associate Consultant

Dokainish & Company•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dokainish & Company, established in 2011, offers professional consultancy services specializing in Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Project Controls, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. They are a fast-growing organization seeking a motivated Associate Consultant to join their team. This role is for a professional with 2-3 years of experience in project management, project controls, or a related field, ready to grow in a fast-paced consulting environment. The Associate Consultant will support senior consultants and project teams in planning, executing, and delivering client engagements across various industries. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in project management and seeks to move into a broader consulting and client delivery role, possessing analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Requirements

2–3 years of professional experience in project management, project controls, consulting, or a closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident contributing to client presentations and reports.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented working style.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in growing a career in project management consulting.
Willingness to travel as required.
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed.
Must be based in Toronto, Ontario, or willing to independently relocate.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a client-facing or professional services environment is a strong asset.
Experience in energy, infrastructure, capital projects, or regulated industries is an asset but not required.
Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and project teams to plan, develop, and manage project work, ensuring alignment with client requirements and objectives.
Support the preparation of project plans, schedules, and status reports, monitoring progress against milestones and flagging risks or variances.
Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to change control, action tracking, and issue logs throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist in the preparation and review of client-facing communications, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions, contributing to the capture of requirements and the communication of project updates.
Respond promptly to client inquiries, addressing concerns and offering recommendations to meet project goals.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and internal team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Support the delivery of end-user training and facilitate workshops to guide stakeholders through transitions to new systems, processes, or ways of working.
Contribute to organizational change management activities, including communications planning and adoption tracking.
Conduct research and analysis to identify key insights, business impacts, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in developing business solutions and recommendations tailored to client needs.
Anticipate how potential disruptions may impact project timelines and outcomes, and communicate proactively with senior team members.
Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support the development of proposals and internal project deliverables as required.
Take on special assignments as directed by senior management.