Consultant, Consulting Services - Food & Beverage/Agriculture (Remote Opportunity)

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Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Consulting Services team as a Consultant. This diverse team of professionals blends ingenuity, innovation and curiosity to ensure clients’ unique and evolving needs are met. As a trusted advisor, you’ll address clients’ challenges so they can maximize efficiencies, enhance business performance and increase profitability. This position offers a flexible remote option.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

ROLE @ MNP:

Performance Expectations

• Assist in the delivery of consulting projects such as industry studies, strategic planning, business planning, research, stakeholder engagement and other forms of management consulting
• Support proposal development along with the implementation, administration and completion of client engagements
• Assist with obtaining and analysing qualitative data (through online content, report review, interviews, focus groups, surveys and administrative data) for the purpose of preparing well-written reports and presentations for clients
• Design, develop, format and proof read professional reports, proposals, presentations and correspondence
• Develop positive working relationships and liaise with clients and colleagues
• Ensure delivery of high quality client service products
• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
• Network and take a leadership role in the local professional community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities
• Promote MNP advisory services through the delivery of presentations, writing articles, facilitating workshops or participating in community activities
• Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development

Credentials

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in business or other related field
• Completion of a Master’s Degree in business or other related field
• 2 to 3 years of consulting experience, ideally in a client-service environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, especially in report and proposal writing
• Experience in consulting in agriculture and food and beverage manufacturing is considered an asset
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Integrity – professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
• Energy – displays enthusiasm, optimism, drive and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
• Diversity – understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
• Communication – effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others
• Client Service Excellence – understands the importance of quality client service by being courteous, responding to client requests in a timely manner and monitoring satisfaction
• Teamwork & Relationship Development – works collaboratively with team members in order to achieve a common goal and develops, maintains and strengthens relationships with others, both inside and outside the Firm
• Accountability – takes responsibility for one’s own performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making
• Flexibility – effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team

MY REWARDS @ MNP:

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!