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The Poirier Group is a boutique management consulting firm based in Toronto that delivers sustainable process and performance improvements for medium-to-large businesses. The firm hires consultants with backgrounds in engineering, commerce, information technology, strategy, change management, and general business. Insiders at the firm say they value their flexibility and the supportive working environment.
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A well-regarded boutique headquartered in Canada, The Poirier Group offers rapid career development opportunities, a genuine focus on work-life balance, and work that is both interesting and varied enough to keep most management and strategy consultants happy.
What truly sets the firm apart, however, is its personal approach to building and maintaining relationships—insiders note that The Poirier Group seeks to be (and is) a trusted advisor to clients over years, not the course of a single engagement.
That lack of churn-and-burn also applies to its staffing and promotion policies: this is a firm where consultants can bed in for the long haul, safe in the knowledge that “up-or-out” is not a part of The Poirier Group lexicon. For those seeking a t...
About the Company
The Poirier Group creates sustainable process and performance improvements and executes strategies for many kinds of organizations. Client engagements range from organizations in supply chain, manufacturing, retail grocery, private equity, IT, business services, health and life sciences, and government industries. Select client projects have included warehouse optimization, interim project management, cycle-time improvements, manufacturing and supply chain optimization, business transformations, operational cost reductions, human resource improvements, third-party risk management, procurement strategies, shared services coordination, and more.
The firm hires consultants with previous industry experience rather than career consultants, including those with backgrounds in engineering, commerce, IT, change management, strategy develop...
Employee Reviews
“Compared to many other companies, we do actually have a significant work/life balance that can be attained if you make an effort. Definitely worth a conversation; a great place to grow as a professional (even if you choose other paths for the long term).”
“I would say it is nice that we only come in 2x a week and as long as you're ready to learn and have a lot of responsibility, this is the place for you.”
“The Poirier Group consultants are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work. We're not satisfied leaving clients with a fancy PowerPoint or a simple roadmap. We want to implement the work we're proposing and see it gain traction.”
“You can be all you want to be by getting engaged, building your brand in the team, and implementing solutions.”
Getting Hired Here
“I believe that the ideal candidate looks like someone who is passionate about helping out other teams and truly making a valuable difference to a client who needs our expertise. I also believe that they are looking for someone with an outlook and perspective to work that challenges that status quo and ensures the client is always getting the best possible deliverables. Someone who also is able to handle ambiguity well and stay organized, focused, and stable during highly stressful times.”
“My interviews were conducted online, and an email was sent out with indication of proceeding to the next round in the interview process. My offer was communicated a through a phone call and follow up discussions over the phone.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is collaborative and willing to learn. In my experience, TPG looks for individuals who are driven to learn and has the social skills to take advantage of the opportunities they are given, just as much as an individual's experience and technical competencies.”“Our firm's interview and callback process are quite seamless. There is consistent communication throughout the entirety of the process and feedback is provided right away.
I believe The Poirier Group seeks candidates that foster our company values and an attitude for continuous learning, problem solving, and curiosity. We hire diverse backgrounds but typically those of Engineering and/or Business.”“Strong analytical and interpersonal skills that can immediately be value-add on a project and supporting a team. Ability to develop, if don't already have, deep SME knowledge in one area of consulting or one industry.”
“We ensure that we contact each candidate to let them know what the status is. The ideal candidate is one with high intelligence, a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn and grow. We avoid individuals with big egos and with little hierarchy and no titles in consulting, it tends to dissuade those individuals from applying. Compatibility with our values of learning, serving, excellence and integrity are a critical aspect of what we look for in individuals. Technical skills are certainly of interest, but we hire individuals from many diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do look for individuals who have had experience in a business or operations so they can better relate to our clients.”
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