Corporate Projects Specialist

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our National Accounting & Assurance Team is looking for a Specialist, Corporate Projects to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a strong business acumen who can collaborate with internal stakeholders across a variety of disciplines to deliver on group-wide initiatives.

You will be joining a team of recognized experts responsible for delivering the overall firm strategy; you will play an integral part in assisting the firm to deliver on strategic initiatives. This individual will also own the following responsibilities:

• Work with the Manager, Corporate Projects to support the National Accounting and Assurance Team in achieving strategic goals.

• Manage ongoing, recurring, and new projects to ensure timely execution and completion.

• Communicate with internal clients regarding the status and progress of their projects.

• Enforce existing processes and implement new processes to optimize project efficiency.

• Prepare reports and deliver presentations for leadership concerning project status and progress.

• Keep leadership informed of project direction and make adjustments as necessary.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Translation, Events, Marketing, and Corporate Communications on behalf of the National Accounting and Assurance Team.

• Provide high-level administrative support to the team’s Administrative Professional as needed.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand your internal client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; internal clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your internal clients

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have a minimum of 2 + years of working experience in an administrative or similar role

• You have a Degree/Diploma in a relevant field

• You have strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

• You are highly organized with the ability to manage and track multiple demands

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and define problems and develop creative solutions clearly and articulately

• You have some project management experience and/or a strong desire to learn

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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