Senior Associate (Consulting)

The Linchpin Co. is a people operations group offering custom recruitment and consulting services. At Linchpin, we know a company's most valuable resource is its people, and we are people experts!

We will be the point of contact between you and Ignite Management during the recruitment process, acting as your trusted advisor and coach. We look forward to your interest.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a small team of diverse and multi-disciplinary professionals led by a passionate Founder and President, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto. We work alongside CEOs and top-level Executives in medium-large, complex organizations to create and execute strategy and develop leaders. What we do is not simple; from aligning stakeholders to supporting the achievement of KPIs, we strive to “change the way business is done.” To bring about this change, we are creating an environment that encourages and supports every employee to reach their true potential.

We are guided by our cultural pillars of Care , Excellence , and Joy .

ABOUT YOU

You are a driven professional with 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting or a related field, looking to take your career to the next level. You have demonstrated your ability to solve complex problems, produce high-quality client deliverables, and lead client engagements with a quiet confidence. Your strengths lie in connecting the dots in complex environments, synthesizing information, and providing strategic insights that drive decision-making.

You are ready to grow within a collaborative, high-performance team and are motivated by continuous learning, professional growth, and making an impact. You bring curiosity, critical thinking, and excellence to everything you do. You're committed to being the best version of yourself, and eager to contribute to the long-term success of both clients and the team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Associate is a pivotal role in delivering impactful outcomes for clients. Working closely with Consultants, Senior Associates help design and execute elements of Ignite’s strategic planning methodology, ensuring alignment with client goals. They are deeply involved in both supporting and leading specific project deliverables, providing value through their insights, expertise, and ability to manage day-to-day project workflows.

This role is designed to help you grow into a Consultant position within two years, offering exposure to high-level decision-making, client management, and leadership development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and apply the Ignite Methodology in strategy facilitation and solution development for clients in alignment with their organizational goals.
• Support and lead client engagements, including the following :
• With the support of Ignite’s Associate team, develop materials for client workshops and presentations, synthesizing insights and recommendations into compelling reports and slides.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and clients, ensuring smooth communication and alignment throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and contributing to the long-term success of client relationships.
• Lead some client meetings and facilitated sessions.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to Ignite’s clients, offering insights and solutions that address their most pressing business and leadership challenges.
• Support Associates, fostering the growth of their skill sets and ensuring high quality outputs.
• Participate in internal initiatives to support the growth and development of Ignite’s people, processes, and business.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

OUR OFFER

We are passionate about the impact we have at Ignite and pride ourselves on delivering transformational results through an exceptional team. We offer a competitive base salary, company bonus plan, five-week paid vacation program, all-inclusive phone plan and device, and an industry-leading extended health and dental package.

At Ignite we promote a high-trust environment and support work-life integration. All team members will be guided through the creation of an individualized development plan that will link their aspirations and skillsets to a growth track to becoming the best versions of themselves. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and make a significant impact with our team and our clients.

Total Compensation : $90,000 - $115,000 ( Base : $85,000-100,000, Bonus : Up to 15%)