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Michael Carter

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Michael Carter

Managing Partner & President

"In today’s ever-changing business environment, companies must learn to be more agile and innovative. They must have the courage and expertise to think differently, to try new things, to push themselves out of their comfort zone in order to deliver on their brand promise and remain relevant to all stakeholders."

Michael Carter's LinkedIn page.

Professional Bio

A proven, results-oriented, entrepreneurial business leader, Michael has a passion for helping to build great companies. He is a strategic, critical thinker who partners with his clients to develop effective, executable solutions to complex challenges and opportunities. As a Managing Partner at Level5 Michael leverages his strong cross-functional business acumen developed across various industries to help clients achieve desired outcomes.

At Level5, Michael’s core areas of focus include:

  • Organization transformation
  • Corporate strategy development
  • Change management
  • Post-merger integration
  • Strategic planning and facilitation
  • Strategy implementation

Michael is committed to giving back. As a Board Member of the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation, he is passionate about enhancing the education of underprivileged children throughout Jamaica. He is also an Advisory Board Member at the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship (Western University) and an Executive in Residence, helping aspiring entrepreneurs at his alma mater.

Michael loves spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors at the cottage, on the golf course, on the water slalom skiing or wake surfing, or on the slopes carving on his edges.

Previous Experience

Michael brings more than 25 years of transformation, innovation, consulting and technology leadership experience to his role at Level5. Before joining Level5, Michael was a seasoned entrepreneur having co-founded and lead two technology companies (MyThum and Kahuso), spearheading their successful exits before joining a leading global management consulting firm where he played a lead innovation role in the firm’s mid-market practice.

Education

Michael received both his HBA (Business Administration) and MBA from the Ivey Business School, Western University

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2022 Full-Time Analyst/Consultant Opportunity

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 350 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 Check, 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 six values that shape our culture and inspire our people: ambition, openness, integrity, collaboration, caring 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 20 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 Analysts or Consultants to join our team. We are seeking 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:

  • BComm or MBA Degree
  • Well-developed research and analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and critical and strategic thinking
  • Financial acumen and excellent Excel skills
  • Strong writing, storytelling and presentation skills, including in-depth knowledge of PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team, creating an inclusive environment
  • Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Passion for learning
  • 1-2 years of work experience (including internship) in management consulting or other relevant industry

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Note, Level5 will continue to adhere to public safety guidance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hybrid-office policy supports a smooth transition and offers flexible working options for our whole team, while optimizing our team culture and client delivery.

If you’d like to be considered for the role, please send your resume and cover letter to career@level5strategy.com.


Level5 Strategy is committed to workplace diversity. We value our distinctive culture and believe it’s a key source of Level5 Strategy’s competitive advantage. We believe that a diverse workforce enables broader thinking, collaboration and problem-solving when meeting the needs of our clients. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, gender, age, nationality, race, religious beliefs, cultural background, sexual orientation, marital status and physical ability.

For more information about Level5, please visit our website at www.level5strategy.com.

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