Associate Consultant (Entry Level): Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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IntroductionAt IBM, we know that transformation drives change, and it is in our DNA to continuously transform. Our Business Transformation Consultants help drive large scale change that spans IBM business units and geographies. As a part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of driving IBM’s ongoing transformation as a company that continuously innovates and leads the market.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesASSOCIATES PROGRAMWe’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network, and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash their potential, the entry level Associates Program is for you.To learn more about the Associates Program, visit www.ibm.com/associates and access our Applicant Info Package.You:

• Graduated (or will be graduating) between 2020 and September 2022
• Have an Associate’s Degree, College Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree (Exception: The Associates Program does not accept MBA or PhD candidates/graduates)
• Have maximum 2 years of full-time, professional work experience
• Are within commuting distance of Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa, with flexibility to travel 80-100% of the time
• Are eligible to work in Canada without current or future need for visa sponsorship

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSAt the very top of your resume, indicate which of the following cities you are willing to remain in and/or relocate to. Kindly note that our incoming Associates are responsible for all costs associated with relocation.

• Toronto
• Calgary
• Ottawa

Application Deadline: January 7, 2022 @ 11:59 PM ETASSOCIATE CONSULTANTAs an Associate Consultant, you’ll be right at the intersection of technology, people, and process. You’ll play a leading role in advising clients on business transformation through an analytical approach that combines human-centered design and an understanding of emerging technologies and platforms. Youll be our clients’ guide to developing an understanding of their existing processes, goals, and objectives to define their future state – then help them get there.

• Identify and analyze opportunities and obstacles clients face in global and increasingly competitive markets
• Use IBM Enterprise Design Thinking to help solve client challenges
• Apply best practices as an Agile Practitioner on client projects
• Enable your project team by running/supporting workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews, and developing communications tailored to specific audiences
• Define current and future operational scenarios through process maps, models, use cases, and plans
• Translate client requirements into analytical specifications for the implementation of disruptive technology solutions
• Develop new business models to bring ideas to life, increase efficiency and profitability for existing offerings, or determine optimal routes to market for new or existing products and services
• Identify issues, create hypotheses, and execute analyses, developing decision-ready recommendations to inform the strategic agenda for clients

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• You demonstrate leadership and flexibility, with a willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly meaningful tasks and problems, even beyond your initial scope of responsibility
• You are thorough and analytical; capable of applying logic to solve problems
• You can handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet target timelines while maintaining focus, despite conflicting demands
• You are driven to overcome the most challenging obstacles, and look for ways to improve results
• You take initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve your skills
• You collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and strengthen relationships to achieve well-designed solutions
• You communicate sophisticated situations and requirements clearly, simply, and concisely, both verbally and in written form, by actively listening and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
• You have a passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view

Required Technical and Professional ExpertisePlease see job description.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertisePlease see job description.Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more Prepared to solve some of the worlds most unique challenges And ready to shape the future for millions of people If so, then its time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.Its time to define your career.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Quick Apply

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