Hybrid Consulting Engagement Support Specialist

at Blue North Strategies

• Job title: Consulting Engagement Support Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Guelph, Canada

About the role

• Consulting Engagement Support Specialist at Blue North assisting in client deliverables and project coordination. Collaborating with project managers to ensure quality and timeliness in consulting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for client and internal meetings using established templates and tools.
• Capture meeting outcomes by summarizing key decisions, updating action trackers, and supporting follow-up activities.
• Support project coordination by helping keep timelines, milestones, and deliverables on track alongside the Director and project team.
• Review client deliverables for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and formatting to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Provide short-term coordination support when Project Managers are away, with clear guidance and team support.
• Conduct external research and summarize insights to support client projects and internal learning.
• Develop and document processes, insights, and procedural information in clear, accessible formats.
• Contribute to client-facing and donor-facing materials (e.g., proposals, stewardship content, documentation, business rules).
• Support internal initiatives including documentation updates, process improvements, and light reporting.
• Participate in annual planning and help refine project frameworks and internal processes.
• Assist with materials for business development and client communications as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working in project-based and client-facing environments, ideally within consulting, marketing, or other cross-functional roles where deliverables and timelines are essential.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment, with the ability to adapt as project needs evolve.
• A willingness to learn and expand your skill set, with support from leadership.
• A strong sense of ownership over your work, knowing when to ask questions or seek guidance.
• An ability to review and quality-check deliverables, ensuring they meet requirements and client expectations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate and pivot when goals shift.
• Reliable workload management skills, including meeting timelines and proactively communicating needs.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, slide decks, and word processing tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Competitive salary & Bonus Program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Generous vacation and personal time allowances.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote-friendly options.
• A mission-driven workplace where your work directly helps nonprofits do more good.
• An inclusive culture where your voice is valued and respected.