Role overview

Ayming Canada is seeking a Government Funding Manager to lead the Government Funding consulting team in Toronto. As part of a leading international Business Performance Consulting Group with over 1,600 employees across 14 countries, you will contribute to the strategic development of this business line while managing a team of consultants and driving operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

Work with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen service delivery, and align team capabilities with business objectives within the Government Funding business line.
Lead the Government Funding consulting team by setting clear direction, establishing high performance standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
Provide hands-on leadership to motivate, challenge, and develop consultants, ensuring they receive guidance, technical expertise, and support to deliver outstanding results.
Set clear performance objectives, monitor individual and team progress, address performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and client service.
Build a high-performing team by identifying talent development needs, strengthening technical capabilities, promoting knowledge sharing, and empowering consultants to own their engagements.
Take ownership of team operational performance, managing resource allocation, workload distribution, delivery excellence, and profitability across Government Funding engagements.
Lead by example in managing complex client engagements and resolving critical challenges while fostering autonomy and sound decision-making within the team.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience in Government Funding consulting, including team management responsibilities.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance, accountability, and team development.
Solid technical knowledge of Government Funding programs and client engagement delivery.
Strong business acumen, including understanding of project profitability and resource management.
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Results-driven and proactive approach with comfort making autonomous decisions.
Fluency in English; French language skills are an asset.

What makes this role worth considering

Ayming Canada operates with a dynamic start-up spirit across offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, combining global support with local expertise. The company is certified as a Great Place to Work and offers flexibility including up to 100 remote days per year, three days per week work-from-home options, and the ability to work one month per year from anywhere in the world. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package including a base salary between $100,000–$120,000 CAD annually with bonus potential, a comprehensive benefits package fully covered by the company, a competitive RRSP retirement plan with employer contribution, personal days, extra holidays, and half-day Fridays throughout summer.