At Odgers, we are more than a global executive search firm; we are a catalyst for organizational transformation and proudly Canadian owned. We provide a comprehensive suite of leadership solutions including Executive Search, Professional Search, Interim Management, and Leadership Advisory, empowering organizations to build exceptional leadership teams that drive sustainable success.

Our Leadership Advisory Practice delivers high-impact, innovative solutions for leaders, teams, boards, and organizations. We help clients develop the leadership capabilities needed to face the future and make critical talent decisions with insight and confidence, offering services such as executive coaching, leadership assessments, succession management, and board engagement.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we seek highly credible, confident, competent, and collaborative team members to join us. If you are passionate about leadership, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact across Canada, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

The Senior Consultant leads the delivery of client engagements for the Leadership Advisory Practice (LAP), managing end-to-end projects and supporting client engagements within our leadership advisory offerings. This role combines delivery excellence with commercial awareness, requiring you to manage client relationships independently, provide insights to senior leaders, and contribute to business development activities. You will also mentor junior team members and help enhance the firm’s methodologies and offerings. The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative professional who thrives in delivering high-quality client solutions and contributing to leadership advisory initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Delivery & Impact

• Lead the delivery of client engagements from scoping to completion, managing project teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships, anticipating needs and delivering proactive communication to ensure trust and retention.
• Lead multi-phase engagements or larger, complex client programs with accountability for scope, timelines, and quality.
• Diagnose client issues and contribute to solution design and delivery, demonstrating the ability to position and deliver tailored solutions.
• Apply and adapt firm methodologies for project delivery, ensuring confidentiality, professional standards, and adherence to ethical principles.

Business & Practice Growth

• Identify opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to proposal creation and client pitches.
• Develop content and insights for internal and external audiences, such as presentations, articles, or webinars.
• Apply market insights and emerging best practices to client engagements; contribute ideas for improving methodologies, tools, and delivery approaches.
• Collaborate across multiple practices, regions, and teams to deliver integrated client solutions, share best practices, and strengthen the firm’s leadership advisory impact.

Expertise & Intellectual Contribution

• Apply subject-matter expertise across two or more leadership advisory domains (e.g., leadership assessment, executive coaching, team coaching, succession, board advisory, strategic advisory) to deliver evidence-based, high-impact solutions.
• Document learnings and contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Leadership, Collaboration & Culture

• Provide informal mentorship to junior team members, modeling collaboration and supporting their development.
• Collaborate across multiple practices, regions, and teams to deliver integrated client solutions, share best practices, and strengthen the firm’s leadership advisory impact.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.
• Commit to continuous learning and self-development to strengthen professional expertise and consulting effectiveness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree (MA or PhD) in Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full client engagements independently, combining delivery excellence with commercial awareness.
• 7 – 10 years developing practitioner credibility with applied experience in two or more leadership advisory domains (i.e., leadership assessment, executive coaching, team coaching, succession, board advisory, strategic advisory).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Hogan, ICF credentials) are highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience preparing client presentations and reports.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES

• Consistently upholds firm values, maintaining confidentiality and trust in all client and team interactions.
• Takes ownership for growing client relationships, improving delivery models, and experimenting with new approaches.
• Integrates data and qualitative input to build meaningful, client-ready insights and recommendations.
• Builds effective relationships across teams, sharing knowledge and supporting the success of colleagues.
• Adapts communication style to diverse audiences, delivering clear, confident, and professional messages.
• Manages multiple stakeholder expectations with reliability and responsiveness, building trust and credibility.
• Mentors junior team members and contributes to a supportive, collaborative learning environment.
• Applies commercial judgment to project delivery, pricing, and client discussions to support profitable outcomes.
• Develops positive, trust-based relationships with clients and peers.
• Displays poise and confidence with senior audiences, adapting presence to context and audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (French an asset).

Commitment to DEI

Odgers Berndtson is committed to employment diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.  

Accommodation

Odgers Berndtson Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided.

Interested?

If you are interested in becoming a valued member of an engaged team, please apply in confidence below.  

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.