Senior Consultant, Forensic Technology - eDiscovery

by KPMG

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2026
KPMG

Job Description

Overview
 

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

 

KPMG Forensic helps uncover the facts and create clarity when people and organizations do not agree, or where financial and business behaviour does not comply with expectations. Our professionals can offer support after an incident to help our clients investigate allegations of fraud and misconduct, quantify losses in a commercial dispute, provide expert witness services, and recover damages. We also get involved before any incident has occurred - to help address exploitable weaknesses in corporate processes and systems.

 

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative and forward thinking practice that supports public and private sector organizations, law firms, corporate legal teams, and investigative departments. Together, we provide end-to-end guidance in managing electronic evidence throughout the digital investigation lifecycle, from initial identification and acquisition to preservation, analysis, and presentation.

 

We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our dynamic Evidence and Discovery Management (EDM) team.


What you will do
 
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining Electronically Stored Information (ESI) to align to leading eDiscovery practices and compliance with Client requirements.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their eDiscovery needs and requirements. Act as a trusted advisor by recommending appropriate solutions and strategies to address their eDiscovery challenges.
  • Oversee the identification, collection, and preservation of electronically stored information, ensuring data integrity and proper chain of custody.
  • Participate in the processing of collected data, including data culling, filtering, and data reduction techniques to reduce data volumes while preserving relevant information. This will include advising on leading practices, processes and procedures for the processing and culling of data in Nuix and Relativity.
  • Support the document review lifecycle by employing various technologies to efficiently identify potentially responsive documents. This will include providing Relativity consulting services (relativity administration capability) and supporting clients during their eDiscovery review process.
  • Prepare the production of information for use in legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to production deadlines.
  • Implement quality control measures throughout the eDiscovery process to validate data accuracy and the defensibility of processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with eDiscovery software, tools, and emerging technologies to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Conduct training sessions for clients to increase their understanding of eDiscovery processes and available technologies.

What you bring to the role
 
  • Bachelor's degree or college diploma required
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with Relativity, including RelativityOne administration and analytics workflows. Relativity system administration experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in managing end-to-end eDiscovery projects, including data processing, reviewing workflows, and productions.
  • Strong understanding of each phase of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Ability to assess, design, and implement workflow strategies to support counsel and client needs.
  • Experience with document review lifecycle, including QC of processing and productions, search term reports, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of Nuix, Reveal, and other eDiscovery tools is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with ability to provide consulting and training on eDiscovery platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Relativity certifications (RCA, RelativityOne Pro) and ACEDS certification are considered a plus.
  • The ideal candidate will have an interest in and an ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies.

 

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $97,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best


Our Values, The KPMG Way
 

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

 

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

 

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

 

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

 

AI Usage

 

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

 

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

 

  • Assist in organizing and maintaining Electronically Stored Information (ESI) to align to leading eDiscovery practices and compliance with Client requirements.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their eDiscovery needs and requirements. Act as a trusted advisor by recommending appropriate solutions and strategies to address their eDiscovery challenges.
  • Oversee the identification, collection, and preservation of electronically stored information, ensuring data integrity and proper chain of custody.
  • Participate in the processing of collected data, including data culling, filtering, and data reduction techniques to reduce data volumes while preserving relevant information. This will include advising on leading practices, processes and procedures for the processing and culling of data in Nuix and Relativity.
  • Support the document review lifecycle by employing various technologies to efficiently identify potentially responsive documents. This will include providing Relativity consulting services (relativity administration capability) and supporting clients during their eDiscovery review process.
  • Prepare the production of information for use in legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to production deadlines.
  • Implement quality control measures throughout the eDiscovery process to validate data accuracy and the defensibility of processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with eDiscovery software, tools, and emerging technologies to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Conduct training sessions for clients to increase their understanding of eDiscovery processes and available technologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma required
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with Relativity, including RelativityOne administration and analytics workflows. Relativity system administration experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in managing end-to-end eDiscovery projects, including data processing, reviewing workflows, and productions.
  • Strong understanding of each phase of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • Ability to assess, design, and implement workflow strategies to support counsel and client needs.
  • Experience with document review lifecycle, including QC of processing and productions, search term reports, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of Nuix, Reveal, and other eDiscovery tools is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with ability to provide consulting and training on eDiscovery platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Relativity certifications (RCA, RelativityOne Pro) and ACEDS certification are considered a plus.
  • The ideal candidate will have an interest in and an ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies. 

 

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $97,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   KPMG
Company Website: https://careers.kpmg.ca/
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