Welcome University
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A Message From Our Team


​​​​​​​Hello and a warm welcome to BCG at University of Waterloo, where you will find information about our recruiting team and our application procedures.

On behalf of the Recruiting Team for University of Waterloo, we are thrilled at your interest in strategy consulting, and specifically in BCG! We think you will find that BCG has a great deal to offer you as a career choice and a life experience.

If you are interested but not yet ready to apply for a job, please create a profile here and tell us about yourself. If you have previously registered, you may sign in at any time to update your profile information.
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Reema Castelino, Talent Acquisition Director

Meet Our Team

Kyle Ruttan is the Campus Recruiting Partner for Toronto and Managing Director & Partner.  Kyle originally joined BCG as a Summer Associate in 2009, re-joining for full-time in 2010 after completing the joint Integrated Engineering and Business program at Western University and the Ivey School of Business.  Kyle’s consulting practice focuses on serving leading Telecom clients across North America across a range of topics, with a special focus on applying AI to drive business impact.  As part of his work, he spent a year with BCG’s Sydney office supporting Telco clients as a BCG Practice Area Ambassador.  Outside of work, Kyle’s interests include running, snowboarding and cheering on the Raptors.
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Kyle Ruttan
Recruiting Partner
James is a Principal and the Associate Recruiting Director in BCG's Toronto office. James joined BCG as a full-time Associate in August 2015, after completing the Summer Associate program in 2014. Prior to BCG, James worked at an overnight camp as a head canoe tripper where he planned and led excursions through various provincial parks in Ontario. During his time at BCG, James has case experience across a variety of industries including consumer goods, retail, financial services & technology.James has an Honors in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business, having graduated in 2015 as an Ivey scholar.In his spare time outside of work, James enjoys playing a variety of sports, producing music and traveling.
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James Boudreau
Principal, Associate Recruiting Director
Alisha is a Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist in BCG's Toronto office. She joined as a Recruiting Intern back in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Distinction from Ryerson University, majoring in Human Resources and minoring in Psychology. Prior to working for BCG, Alisha had worked in the nuclear/electricity industry supporting Kinectrics Inc. Outside of work Alisha enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, and testing out new food trends.
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Alisha Perera
Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist
Torry is a Consultant in BCG’s Toronto office. He graduated from University of Waterloo, where he studied computing and financial management. He spent a winter with BCG as an Intern Associate. Previously, Torry has had internships with Shopify and Wayfair, working in finance data science (i.e., merchant discounting patterns and holiday shopping trends) and data analytics for reverse logistics, respectively. When not at work, he enjoys growing vegetables and being outside.
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Torry Chen
Consultant, Undergraduate and Masters Co-Captain

Rona joined BCG as an Associate in the Toronto Office in January of 2024. Prior to joining the firm, Rona completed diverse internships across marketing, tech, and venture philanthropy. Most recently wrapping up her term with Microsoft where she supported the Canadian Sales Programs team. In this role, Rona also took initiative with Green Canada to advance Climate Tech solutions. Further strategy experience extends to her time with Deloitte where she worked on a digital transformation project for a leading Canadian insurance provider and LEAP | Pecaut Centre where she helped to build growth strategies for ventures under the Healthy Futures Accelerator. Rona holds a Bachelor of Honours Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. Outside of work, Rona enjoys fitness, travel, fashion, and is currently learning to Snowboard (more specifically, learning to stay upright for longer than 30 seconds)

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Rona He
Associate, Undergraduate and Masters Co-Captain

Summer Associate
 (Class of 2026)

We seek people with drive, energy, first-rate minds, and ability to lead and persuade. In selecting people to join the firm, we carry out an intensive interviewing process. Candidates should demonstrate success in their academic and extracurricular activities, whether that be through volunteer work, professional experiences, or through personal initiatives. Compensation for associates entering the firm is extremely competitive and grows rapidly with strong performance.

Eligibility 

We are interested in meeting Undergraduate and Master’s students scheduled to graduate in 2026 and Master’s students graduating between October and December 2025.  Candidates should demonstrate success in their academic and extra-curricular activities, whether that be through volunteer work, professional internships, or through personal initiatives.  We seek people with drive, creativity, intelligence, and an ability to lead.

Language of work for positions permanently located in Quebec
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.


Application Deadline 

The deadline for Full Time Associate applications is Sunday September 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

How to Apply 

Candidates interested in applying must submit an application including a cover letter, résumé and most recent unofficial transcript.
 
Please click here to complete your online application. 
 
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application or interview process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may contact our AODA Team.


Start your journey with BCG Launch.

Interested in starting a career in consulting? BCG Launch is a virtual series that provides current undergraduates and non-MBA master's students an inside look into the skills and knowledge needed to become a BCG Associate.

Waterloo Campus Events

Virtual Small Group Networking

September 10th, 2024 | 5:30PM ET
Join a BCG Coffee Chat for insider insights from a consultant about our work, office culture, and recruitment tips. Bring your best questions!


Virtual Information Session + Crack the Case
September 17th, 2024 | 5:30PM ET
Join BCG to tackle global challenges and collaborate with inspiring peers. Attend our virtual session to hear from consultants and Talent Acquisition team members.

Campus Events

Each year, University of Waterloo students choose to start their careers at BCG. Attend a recruiting event that's right for you & speak with BCGers on your campus. 

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