BoardWalk Group

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At BoardWalk Group we walk alongside community organizations, integrated networks, and policymakers, acting as consultants, advisors, and collaborators. Today’s systems face growing challenges, and our passion is taking on these challenging and complex topics to support our clients.

As a boutique consulting firm based in Toronto, we are rooted in the principles of community and collaboration. We specialize in partnering with community organizations, non-profits, networks of organizations, government agencies, and policymakers to co-create strategies that address the social determinants of health. We aim to strengthen and amplify the community sector supporting them to play a vital role in improving societal health and well-being.

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Our work spans diverse areas that support the broader social determinants of health, such as health care, mental health, housing, and other interconnected sectors, leveraging innovative solutions to drive lasting impact.

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Role Overview

 

We are seeking an Associate Consultant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys managing the details that keep projects moving forward. You’ll support the planning and execution of complex engagements, contribute to high-quality deliverables, and help facilitate meaningful collaboration among stakeholders.

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This position offers exposure to diverse initiatives, from youth mental health to long-term care and broader system transformation. You’ll be working on real-time problem-solving with clients across Ontario and beyond, supporting both the strategy and implementation phases of our work.

 

What You’ll Do

 

Project Coordination & Management

• Lead project coordination, including task tracking, scheduling, and general project management

• Support the development of workplans, scoping documents, and project status updates

• Track deliverables, timelines, and milestones across concurrent projects

 

Analysis & Problem-Solving

• Support analysis using both quantitative and qualitative approaches 

• Conduct research, literature scans, and environmental scans

• Apply structured problem-solving and critical thinking

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

• Assist with planning and facilitating workshops, interviews, and meetings

• Conduct surveys and other forms of information collection

• Prepare briefing materials, discussion guides, and post-session summaries

• Help capture insights and translate them into clear, actionable outputs

 

Deliverables & Communication

• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and communication materials

• Ensure all deliverables are clear, visually engaging, and aligned with quality standards

• Communicate findings and progress effectively to clients and internal teams

 

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support day-to-day activities required to move projects forward 

• Help refine internal processes, templates, and knowledge-sharing systems

 

Who You Are

 

• A proactive problem solver who is eager to jump into a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• As self-starter eager to contribute your knowledge, skills and insights

• An entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for ways to lean into new spaces and ideas

• Skilled at managing multiple competing priorities with efficiency and focus

• Equally comfortable collaborating within a team or working independently to achieve results

• Passionate about improving systems and addressing complex health and social challenges

• Comfortable working across diverse health and social sectors with a variety of stakeholders, from community groups to policymakers

• Strong in research, writing, and analytical skills, with a knack for distilling complex information into clear, actionable insights

 

Skills and Qualifications

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We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

 

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in project management, continuous improvement, or clinical expertise

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills are required

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills are required

• Knowledge of the social, health care or public sector are required

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders

• Experience with project management 

• Experience using research and data to make evidence-informed decisions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Previous consulting experience would be considered an asset

 

Educational Background:

 

• A degree in a relevant field, such as public health, social work, health policy, business administration, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is an asset but not required

 

Workplace Type:

 

• The position is mostly remote, but also requires travel to client location

• Prefer candidate that are located within the Greater Toronto Area

 

Why Join BoardWalk Group?

 

• Work on impactful projects across diverse sectors

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team

• Gain exposure to a variety of research and knowledge mobilization activities

• Opportunity for professional growth and skill development

 

If you’re excited by the opportunity to make an impact and grow alongside a start-up consulting firm dedicated to community-centered change, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Interested applicants should submit their resume and a brief cover letter to info@boardwalk-group.com by June 10, 2025