Consultant

Note – All interviews for successful applicants will take place on August 8 and 9, 2026 on an online platform. Candidates who are unavailable on these dates will not be considered.

Selected candidates will be required to complete and submit a non-profit case study prior to their interview. Additional details and timelines will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

Location Requirement

Only applicants currently residing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be considered. Mandatory in-person training sessions and client engagements are primarily centered within the GTA.

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Endeavour Volunteer Consulting is an inclusive charitable organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion/creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other grounds.

We are seeking Consultants with experience in any of the following areas:

• Marketing

• Strategy

• Operations

• Business Development

• Non-profit

• Government

• Life & Health Sciences

• Data Analytics

• Other Related Areas

As a member of the consulting team, you will have the opportunity to work on a 6-month engagement from September 2026 to February 2027 to provide strategic management advice to the leadership of a non-profit organisation. Teams are led by an Engagement Manager along with five Consultants and mentorship from a Project Advisor with Subject Matter Expertise in the industry.

This is a rewarding volunteer experience that requires time and team commitment. Please review the details below prior to applying to ensure these fit into your schedule, inclusive of the interview and project meeting dates.

Our Clients

Endeavour’s clients work in a variety of sectors and services including the arts, children and family services, disabilities, education, environment, healthcare, immigrant services, rural development, skills training, poverty relief and youth development.

Sample projects that Endeavour teams have worked on recently include:

• 3 and 5 year corporate strategy

• Earned revenue strategy

• Program review and optimization

• Stakeholder awareness & engagement strategy

• Digital marketing strategy for regional expansion

• Operational process optimization

Our teams are hybrid

At this time, the Orientation and Midterm Presentation will be held in person in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Project meetings will be held online or in person, depending on the preference of the teams and clients.

What you will do as a Consultant

Consultants participate in all aspects of the consulting engagement from: problem solving to delivering client recommendations.

To be a successful Consultant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in orientation and training sessions

• Present at midterm review and final review sessions to fellow consulting teams and members of Endeavour’s Advisory Committee and Executive Team, showcasing the team’s process and learning from peer feedback

• Engage directly with clients through presentations, tailored to meet their unique needs and communicate strategic insights

• Attend regular team meetings, engaging with the teams and the client, and working collaboratively in a team of peer volunteers

• Develop a statement of work based on team consultations with your client and project advisor

• Research, collect, analyze and synthesize data

• Develop strategic options and recommendations

• Share your experiences and feedback with the Endeavour Executive Team

Consultant candidates require the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (year 2+) or graduate studies

• 3+ years of professional experience in strategy, operations, business development, marketing, non-profit, government, or digital transformation

Are you qualified for a Senior Consultant position?

In addition to the responsibilities of a Consultant, a successful Senior Consultant could be responsible for:

• Lead the operational consulting experience through setting objectives, coordinating activities, and ensure timely and effective delivery of the workstream in alignment with the Engagement Manager

• Act as a backup for the Engagement Manager in their absence, which involves overseeing the project, making critical decisions if required, and being the point of contact for team members and clients.

To learn more about specific responsibilities, visit https://endeavourvolunteer.ca/volunteer/roles/.

Candidates will also be assessed on the criteria listed here: https://endeavourvolunteer.ca/volunteer/what-we-look-for/

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Benefits

Endeavour is an experience that will enable you to develop the skills, insights and relationships to make a positive impact across communities. Click the link here to see the experiences of past Consultants and Engagement Managers.

For more details, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/benefits

Time Commitment

Depending on the phase of the project, volunteers are expected to commit 5-10 hours per week for project work, meetings and events. Volunteers schedule meetings with their team, client and advisor based on the availability of the participants, and make their own travel arrangements to and from meetings and events.

Event Dates

Volunteers must be available to attend the following events for Round 39, tentatively scheduled for the following dates:

• Orientation and Training Session 1: Oct. 3, 2026 (in-person)

• Training Session 2: Oct. 31, 2026

• Mid-Term Presentation: Dec. 5, 2026 (in-person)

• Final Presentation: Feb. 27, 2026

Application Instructions

Round 39 Fall/Winter 2026 applications will be accepted until July 7, 2026 at 11:59PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of the application deadline to allow sufficient time to clarify any questions and resolve any technical issues.

Important: Applicants should apply using a Gmail address, as application materials, case study documents, and other communications may be shared through Google Workspace (Google Drive and Google Docs). Using a Gmail account will help ensure seamless access to these materials throughout the recruitment process.

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Successful candidates will be contacted between July 28 and August 3, 2026 for an interview to take place online during the weekend of August 8–9, 2026. The interview will include behavioral and situational questions, along with a brief non-profit case study. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the case study in advance and deliver a presentation during the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review our answers to frequently asked questions at https://endeavourvolunteer.ca/volunteer/faq/

If you have further questions, please get in touch with the Recruitment team at recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

To learn more about Endeavour Consulting for Non-Profits, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca.

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