Specialist, Corporate Projects

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

BDO Canada’s BSO-Strategy & Communications team is seeking a Specialist, Corporate Projects to join our growing team in either Toronto or Calgary. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and design impactful firm-wide communication and messaging, as well as take ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Support the Business Services & Outsourcing service line, sub-service line, and industry teams by developing high-quality content that aligns to strategies and objectives.
• Produce a variety of engaging content for both internal and external audiences, including articles, reports, blogs, social media content, video/audio scripts/recordings, web copy, ads, infographics, webinars, podcasts, and other types of content.
• Create engaging PPT presentations for senior leadership to deliver high-value corporate communications and messaging to a variety of audiences (junior staff through to board level leadership).
• Develop detailed internal messaging campaign assets using advanced skills in Microsoft suite, adobe software, or other editing and design tools.
• Take ownership of each stage of the content development & design process, from ideation to final delivery.
• Enforce the international BDO network’s corporate visual identity standards, including consistency of look and feel in design and writing styles.

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 different industries, challenges, and opportunities, exhibiting positive & professional behavior along with delivering high quality work.
• You identify as a high performer and are focused on effective service delivery.
• 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:

• University degree in English, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, design, or a related field combined with 2-3 years of related experience.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing a variety of content (videos, YouTube shorts, social media reels/stories/posts, podcasts, professional decks, reports, blogs, etc.).
• Experience with technologies related to content and design, such as Microsoft suite, expert-level PPT, Adobe suite, MAGLR, Canva, or related software.
• Superior organizational and time management skills, with experience creating and following content workback schedules, prioritizing workload, and managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Self-starter, motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaborate in a team environment.

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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