A well-established Canadian consulting firm with a national client base is looking to add a senior compensation consulting professional to its Toronto team. The firm is known for its thought leadership, its collaborative culture, and its ability to deliver high-impact work without the politics or pressure of larger global firms. There are no hard sales targets and no micromanagement. This is an setting where experienced consultants can do their best work and make a real impact.
The Role
You will lead compensation consulting engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, advise boards and senior leadership on total rewards strategy, and play an active role in growing the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage compensation consulting engagements across a portfolio of clients
Advise senior leadership and boards on executive compensation, incentive design, and pay strategy
Conduct compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, and salary structure work
Support pay equity compliance and analysis in line with Canadian federal and provincial legislation
Contribute to business development and grow the firm's client base
Coach, mentor, and develop junior members of the compensation team
Build and maintain a public profile through thought leadership,
publications, or media where relevant
Leverage technology and AI tools to enhance client delivery and practice efficiency
What We Are Looking For
10 to 15+ years of compensation consulting experience at a recognised advisory firm
Strong technical compensation skills including benchmarking, incentive design, and job evaluation
A broad human capital outlook beyond pure technical compensation work
Existing client relationships or a book of business is a strong advantage
Experience coaching and developing junior consultants
Comfort with technology platforms and an interest in AI applications in HR and compensation
Based in Toronto or willing to relocate
Why This Role
No hard sales targets and no individual performance micromanagement
Freedom to utilise your full skillset across all areas of the practice
Genuine work-life balance with no after-hours email culture
One day per week in office with flexibility for senior professionals
Work with large, sophisticated Canadian employers on meaningful mandatesOpportunity to be a visible, senior voice in the Canadian compensation market