Analyst/ Associate

The Opportunity

Davis Pier is seeking a full-time Analyst or Associate to join our consulting firm in Halifax, NS. The successful candidate will manage and deliver exceptional client services necessary to design, plan, and implement lasting change and improvement in complex public sector environments.

We know a consulting firm is only as good as its professionals and we pride ourselves on hiring the highest quality people who share our values: integrity, collaboration, diversity, flexibility, impact, and fun.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
• Help foster client relationships within project environments
• Assist in developing high quality project deliverables
• Using user experience and user-design methodologies to inform project approaches
• Facilitate client workshops and interviews
• Employ innovative new methods and approaches to uncover rich citizen insights
• Use insights to develop strategic approaches to public sector transformation
• Seamlessly integrate with client teams
• Assist in developing tailored approaches to project delivery to ensure engagement outcomes are delivered in an non-disruptive manner
• Help with the creation of, or change to, business process, digital products and content across both digital and offline channels
• Assist in helping clients design and implement technology changes as part of an overall business transformation
• Able to listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders to document needs and requirements
• Document how clients would use technology systems, data and processes

Qualifications

• Candidates should meet the following criteria:
• Formal education in business, public administration, engineering, information technology, social sciences or service design
• Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and experience of how to use technology as a business enabler
• Is responsive to changes in technology and can adapt their approach accordingly
• Previous experience in project settings in a professional services environment is an asset
• Previous consulting experience would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the public sector, the social sector, or healthcare would be considered an asset
• Experience designing and implementing digital change would be considered an asset
• Experience in using service design methodologies

*Please include a cover letter with your resume, in your application

At Davis Pier we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesn t align with every qualification described but you believe you have the ability to deliver the work described in a way that aligns with our values, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your application.

Perks of Working with Davis Pier:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (co pay)
• Four weeks of vacation annually
• Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
• Annual Health Living Allowance
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Regular social and team-building events
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
• B Corp certified company
• Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team

About Davis Pier

Davis Pier is a professional services firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. Our team consists of over 60 people in Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds including strategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such as business, engineering, public administration, psychology, economics, and behavioural science.

We work with public and non-profit sector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change. Our ability to collaborate with clients and implement these solutions is what sets us apart. The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients. Our success in supporting these complex projects resulted in us receiving the 2020 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and who are representative of the communities that we serve, in particular those with lived experience of the barriers individuals face to employment.

Davis Pier is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society.

If you will require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note. In your application, please feel free to note your preferred pronouns (for example she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Please include your resume and cover letter with your application.

What s the Process?

We know applying for jobs and finding your new career can be overwhelming, so we strive to be as transparent as possible about our interview and hiring process.

It is important to note that our interviews are conversation based. We use an interview guide to support our conversation and are ready to answer any questions you have about our team. At Davis Pier we strive for a two-way dialogue, as we hire for the long term and want to ensure we are hiring the right person to grow our team and you feel confident choosing us as an employer.

The image below depicts the process for applying at Davis Pier.

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