Associate, Western Canada Universities, Canada

The Boston Consulting Group

Sep 18

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Consulting
Business, Operations & Strategy
Calgary

Requirements

Eligibility
We are interested in meeting Undergraduate and Master’s students in a Western Canadian University, scheduled to graduate in 2025 and Master’s students graduating December 2024.
Candidates should demonstrate success in their academic and extra-curricular activities, whether that be through volunteer work, professional internships, or through personal initiatives.
We seek people with drive, creativity, intelligence, and an ability to lead.
Language of work for positions permanently located in Quebec
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.
Other language requirement
Fluent English is required for this position in order to communicate with clients, partners and colleagues, who are predominantly located outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
Boston Consulting Group offers you an unparalleled opportunity for both personal and professional growth and development. No two experiences are alike and the skills you acquire will position you for success within and outside of BCG.
BCG is staffed by consultants who combine industry experience with acute strategic and analytical skills. They come from a variety of backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of perspective we value. Most assignments involve one or more teams of three to six BCGers; specifically, the typical BCG team is made up of one to two partners, a project manager, and several consultants/associates who work with a similar group of client staff. The standard team combines consultants with relevant technical and industry backgrounds with others who have functional and strategic skills. We also strive to incorporate a mix of seniority and skills to balance the capabilities needed for the project with a sound budget plan. We create value by customizing our approach to complement client capabilities and the issues at hand.
We believe consulting is a process, not a product. Our goal is to guide, develop, facilitate, and enrich each client's strategy development process. Our consulting practice depends on close teamwork between the client's organization and our staff. Clients often remark that a valuable and unusual aspect of working with BCG is the firm's commitment to joint discovery of insights and strategies, and to building the experience base and skills of its client's organization. Team interaction centers on intensive analysis of objective data and open discussion of logic and conclusions. This type of collaborative work is complemented by objective research of the competitive environment, including competitor analysis and capability benchmarking.
Our teams work with client members from all levels of the organization in order to integrate our staff's strategy, operational, and industry experience with the client's knowledge of its particular situation, culture, and constraints. To ensure follow-through by a client, we find it vital to closely link BCG's senior managers with the highest level of the client's organization responsible for acting on the outcomes of our involvement.
Individual assignments can last anywhere from two to twelve months or more, depending on the complexity of the challenges and the client's needs. We usually break each project into modular phases so that our clients see results well before the engagement's end. Assignments normally proceed through three stages over a period of several months: 1) identifying and analyzing opportunities for change and laying out different options for senior management to consider, 2) fleshing out the best options in order to create detailed action plans, and 3) assisting in execution. We believe that working with a client until results are assured is vital to their success.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Associate position?

The deadline for Full Time Associate applications is Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at 11:59 PM MT.

What qualifications are required for this position?

We are interested in meeting Undergraduate and Master’s students in a Western Canadian University, scheduled to graduate in 2025 and Master’s students graduating December 2024.

What documents are required to apply for this position?

Candidates must submit an application including a cover letter, resume, and most recent unofficial transcript, all uploaded in one single file without password protection.

What language requirements are there for this position?

Fluent English is required in order to communicate with clients, partners, and colleagues, who are predominantly located outside Quebec. Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec.

What qualities does BCG seek in candidates for this position?

BCG seeks candidates with drive, creativity, intelligence, and an ability to lead, as well as a demonstrated success in academic and extracurricular activities.

What can candidates expect in terms of compensation?

Compensation for associates entering the firm is extremely competitive and grows rapidly with strong performance.

How does BCG support the growth and development of its associates?

BCG offers an unparalleled opportunity for both personal and professional growth, with a focus on developing skills necessary for success within and outside of BCG.

How does the consulting process at BCG work?

Consulting at BCG is viewed as a process, not a product, focusing on guiding, developing, facilitating, and enriching the client's strategy development process through close teamwork.

What is the typical structure of a BCG project team?

A typical BCG team consists of one to two partners, a project manager, and several consultants/associates, combining a mix of technical, industry, and strategic skills.

Does BCG offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to various characteristics protected under law.

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