How to become a professional occupations in business management consulting
Official title: Professional occupations in business management consulting
Also called: Management analyst, Business consultant, Management consultant, Business methods analyst, Price management analyst, Business management analyst, Records management specialist, Business management consultant, Security management specialist, Certified management consultant, Business analyst project manager, Transition management consultant
Professionals in business management consulting occupations provide services to management such as analyzing the structure, operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements. They are employed by management consulting firms and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.
Main tasks
- Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment
- Conduct research to determine efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs
- Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management, security management and communications
- Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration
- Provide guidance and support to businesses on regulatory policies and procedures; ensure internal compliance with regulatory requirements; and prepare submissions and filings with regulatory bodies
- Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment
- May supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff
How to become one
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline is usually required. A graduate degree in business administration may be required. Some establishments may require management consultants to be certified by a provincial management consulting association. Certification as a quality auditor may be required for some occupations in this unit group. Occupations in health information management consulting may require certification by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Ways in
- University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 17 universities in Canada
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $85,995 a year The middle half earn $67,509 to $107,153.
- About 122,300 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 140,900 are projected by 2033. (+15.2%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a professional occupations in business management consulting?
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline is usually required. A graduate degree in business administration may be required. Some establishments may require management consultants to be certified by a provincial management consulting association. Certification as a quality auditor may be required for some occupations in this unit group. Occupations in health information management consulting may require certification by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
How much does a professional occupations in business management consulting earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $85,995 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $67,509 to $107,153.
Is a professional occupations in business management consulting a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 15% by 2033, from about 122,300 to about 140,900 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a professional occupations in business management consulting?
Usually. 73% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03