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Ian Madell, President & Managing Partner

Ian Madell

President & Managing Partner

“Companies that want to grow often struggle to define a clear vision of what success looks like. Frequently, a company will try a series of things that don't work out. That's when my expertise comes into play, helping them map out a clearer and more effective blueprint for growth.”

Professional Bio

As President and Managing Partner of Level5, Ian is focused on helping clients grow their business in a profitable manner. A key to his success has been in building a firm of talented people to serve and address clients’ most important needs.

Ian has the innate ability to instill client confidence with his expertise in the areas of:

  • Strategic and Business Planning
  • Organization Transformation
  • Customer Experience
  • Organization Culture
  • Post-Merger Integration
  • Master Facilitation

As a business community leader, Ian is committed to giving back. He is a Trustee and Chair on the Governance Committee at the Royal Ontario Museum, and a past Board Member of The York School, Junior Achievement of Canada, and Canadian Club Toronto. Ian has been a highly sought-after guest speaker for a number of leading business schools.

In the pursuit of wellness, Ian enjoys farming, sailing, and travelling.

Previous Experience

Prior to Level5, Ian has had the pleasure of working in multiple sectors throughout his consulting career helping clients develop pragmatic, action-oriented solutions that address their challenges. Ian's experience includes being SVP Global Marketing and Product Design at Teknion Corporation, Managing Partner and Lead of Post-Merger Integration at BearingPoint / KPMG within the Business Transformation Practice, and Executive at Gannett Inc. (NYC) where he led a large re-engineering initiative.

Education

Ian received a BA (Econ) from Western University, and both a BComm and MBA from the University of Windsor.

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2021 Full-Time Analyst / Consultant

About Level5 Strategy

Level5 is a leading strategy and transformation management consulting firm based in Toronto. We help our clients achieve a strong ROI by developing insights, strategy and transformation through the lens of their brand.

Since our inception in 2002, we’ve worked with over 300 clients across B2B, B2C, government and not-for-profit sectors in Canada, U.S. and other parts of the globe. Level5’s list of clients includes: Canadian Tire, Loblaws, Canada Goose, Sport Chek, SickKids, Toronto Pearson, Girl Guides and the San Jose Sharks, among many others.

Our people are our brand, and our culture is what sets us apart. We have five values that shape our culture and inspire our people: drive, openness, integrity, collaboration and accountability. We strive to foster a culture that brings the power of learning, laughter and diversity to life – where people with different backgrounds and experiences thrive in their professional and personal lives.

Social responsibility has been woven into the fabric of our firm since its foundation 18 years ago. We aspire to make a positive impact on our clients, people and the communities in which we live and work. Level5 staff is active through community service and partnerships, social consulting engagement and team-based fundraising opportunities.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Analyst / Consultant to join our team. We seek an ambitious, energetic and curious mind who is able to adapt to a dynamic work environment. You will be expected to collaborate with other team members to support project team leads on extensive, challenging projects. Our multi-project approach will enable you to take on increased responsibility and gain experience and visibility in a number of organizations across various industries.

At Level5, we not only believe in the growth of our clients, but also in the growth of our people. We encourage our junior team members to think innovatively and make an impact from day one. We’re committed to providing our people with the tools and opportunities that allow them to thrive, grow and have fun.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive project research and analysis and translate them into actionable recommendations.
  • Build presentation materials that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
  • Work cohesively across numerous projects and client teams simultaneously.
  • Support project leadership by attending and participating in client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
  • Manage day-to-day relationships and project management with clients.
  • Monitor project timelines and budget to make sure the assigned projects are on track and within budget.
  • Participate in business development.
  • Contribute to internal firm activities (e.g., marketing, business development and culture at Level5).

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Well-developed research and analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and critical and strategic thinking
  • Financial acumen and excellent Excel skills
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, including knowledge of PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Passion for learning
  • If you have 2-4 years of work experience, please apply for the Consultant role; if you have less than 2 years of work experience, please apply for the Analyst role

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’d like to be considered for the Analyst / Consultant Role, please send your resume, cover letter and transcripts to career@level5strategy.com.

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