Strategic Advisory • Research • Analysis • Project Support
Location: Canada / Global
Work Model: Remote / Hybrid with Client-Site Assignments as Required
Engagement: Independent Contractor / Project-Based
The Role
Matrix is seeking Associate Consultants – Legal & Public Sector to join our professional contractor network and support client engagements across legal, public-sector and institutional environments.
This role is suited to professionals who bring strong research, analytical, organizational, writing and project-support capabilities and who can contribute meaningfully to consulting assignments under the direction of a Senior Advisor, Project Lead or other authorized Matrix professional.
Associate Consultants may be assigned to a variety of projects involving organizational research, process analysis, benchmarking, documentation, project coordination, stakeholder support, data analysis and preparation of client deliverables.
Assignments may vary considerably depending on the client's requirements and the consultant's qualifications and experience.
While assignments are primarily remote, contractors may be required to attend client locations for meetings, workshops, interviews, project activities, stakeholder engagement or other approved project requirements.
This is not an employment or trainee position. Contractors are engaged on a project basis and are expected to manage their assigned work independently, using their professional judgment and preferred methods while meeting the requirements and deliverables established in the applicable Work Order.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Analysis
Business & Organizational Analysis
Depending on the assignment:
Client Deliverables
Assist with the preparation of:
Contractors are expected to ensure their assigned work is accurate, organized, professionally presented and completed within the agreed project parameters.
Project Support
Stakeholder & Client Support
Legal & Public-Sector Project Support
Depending on qualifications and the specific Work Order, assignments may involve projects relating to:
This role provides consulting and administrative project support only. It does not involve providing legal advice, legal representation, legal opinions or other regulated professional advice.
Ideal Profile
We welcome applications from professionals with approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience, including experience in:
Equivalent education and practical experience will be considered.
The successful contractor should demonstrate:
Education & Professional Background
A degree, diploma or professional training in a relevant discipline is an asset, including:
Candidates with strong practical experience and transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
Technology & Collaboration
Contractors should be comfortable working with common business and collaboration technologies, including:
Experience with legal, government or enterprise technology platforms is an asset.
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor, project-based engagement and not an employment position.
Contractors manage their assigned projects independently and are responsible for determining the manner, method, sequence and tools used to perform the work, subject to the applicable Work Order, required deliverables, agreed timelines, confidentiality obligations, security requirements and client-specific requirements.
Matrix provides the client relationship, assignment scope and required deliverables. Contractors independently manage the execution of their assignments and use Matrix's designated online project-management and collaboration platform to receive Work Orders, access assignment information, provide status updates and collaborate with Matrix and authorized client contacts as required.
Contractors may accept assignments based on their availability, qualifications, experience and capacity.
Contractors are responsible for maintaining the professional capabilities, equipment, technology, transportation and other resources necessary to perform their assignments, except where otherwise agreed for a specific project.
Contractors are responsible for their own applicable taxes, government remittances, insurance, business expenses and other obligations arising from their independent business activities.
Nothing in the contractor relationship creates an employment, partnership, joint-venture or agency relationship between the contractor and Matrix or the client.
Work Environment
Assignments may be:
The location, duration, scope and nature of each assignment will depend on the applicable client Work Order.
Contractors should be comfortable adapting to different organizations, industries, project requirements and professional environments.
Why Work With Matrix
Professional Boundaries
Matrix provides non-legal consulting, administrative, operational and strategic services.
Associate Consultants may conduct research, analysis, documentation and project-support activities relating to legal or public-sector environments. However, they do not:
Where an assignment raises a matter requiring legal or other regulated professional judgment, the matter remains the responsibility of the client's appropriately qualified professional.
Diversity & Inclusion
Matrix is committed to building a diverse and inclusive professional network. We welcome qualified professionals from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Matrix is committed to equal opportunity and maintaining a respectful professional environment in accordance with applicable Ontario, Canadian and relevant jurisdictional legislation.
All applicant information will be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Matrix is a boutique consulting and professional services firm specializing in strategic advisory, operational improvement and institutional transformation for law firms, government ministries and agencies, public-sector organizations, professional practices and complex organizations.