Chief Digital and Technology Leader

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

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Digital and Technology Leader to drive our firm’s technology and digital strategy. This role will shape the next 3-5 years of innovation, ensuring seamless integration of AI, emerging technologies, and data-driven decision-making while enhancing the client digital experience. Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will oversee key initiatives across technology, security, and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with the firm’s overall objectives.

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead the integration of AI and automation to enhance efficiency and elevate our client and people’s digital experience. Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize initiatives and drive digital transformation across all service lines.

Technology & Digital Transformation

• Oversee the evolution of our Client Digital Experience platform to deliver seamless, integrated digital journey for clients. Drive the adoption of leading-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, engagement, and personalization. Ensure alignment of digital initiatives with target client segments and business priorities.
• Guide technology adoption and manage key vendor relationships to enable innovation and maximize strategic value.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in developing and executing a firm-wide data strategy. Champion data-driven decision-making and promote strong governance practices to ensure quality, compliance, and effective data utilization.

Security & Risk Management

• Own and oversee the firm’s security strategy, integrating cybersecurity best practices across all operations. Develop policies and controls to protect data, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. Proactively monitor threats and implement incident response measures to maintain a robust security posture.

Operational Oversight & Resource Management

• Provide high-level guidance to the CIO, CDO, and Director of Client Digital Experience, ensuring strategic priorities are met. Oversee resource allocation and budgeting to maximize impact. Annual planning and monitor and track ROI and key performance metrics.

Talent Development & Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing team in technology, digital, and security. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

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 inspire confidence in your strategic vision by translating complex digital, data, and security initiatives into tangible business outcomes that elevate the client and employee experience.
• You align and empower the CIO, CDO, and Director of Client Digital Experience to deliver effectively on the firm’s digital roadmap.
• You foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across technology, data, and digital functions.
• You champion the adoption of AI, digital platforms, and emerging technologies that drive efficiency, insight, and growth across the firm.
• You build trusted relationships across the Senior Leadership Team and key external partners, ensuring digital priorities are embedded into the firm’s long-term strategy.
• You measure and communicate the impact and ROI of digital investments, using data to inform decisions and guide ongoing improvement.

Your experience and education

• You are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for innovation and digital excellence.
• You thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Your ability to drive change, collaborate across teams, and enhance the client experience through technology sets you apart.
• You have extensive experience in technology and digital leadership, with a strong strategic mindset.
• You have expertise in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital client experience.
• You have a proven track record in leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• You have a deep understanding of security frameworks and compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).
• You have strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Having an advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Digital Technologies is preferred.
• If you have industry knowledge in professional services, it will be considered a plus.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above