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 looking for a Manager to join the Growth Communications team to drive communications programs in support of the firm’s strategy.
Based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you’ll work with stakeholders across Canada to amplify the firm’s services and innovation and change (I&C) among internal and external audiences.
Job responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and execute strategic internal and external communications plans that will generate meaningful outcomes for the firm.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to produce integrated amplification plans.
- Manage communications led projects end-to-end, from strategy through to hands-on execution, in a timely and impactful manner, including reporting results clearly and consistently.
- Provide strategic communications guidance to executives and senior leaders.
- Prepare high quality communications materials for a variety of internal and external audiences, including writing, editing, and multi-channel production.
- Work with the PR agency to identify compelling stories, pursue thought leadership opportunities and manage announcements.
- Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm’s communications program.
- Lead measurement efforts for the communications function.
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
- You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your 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.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- You are confident, strategic, and comfortable in a dynamic business environment.
- You have 7+ years of professional communications experience. Prior professional services firm or experience in a large matrix organization is an asset.
- You have post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or in another related field.
- You are optimistic, forward-looking, and an expert in both strategic planning and tactical execution.
- You constantly seek opportunities to learn, grow and develop your skills.
- You have sophisticated business writing and editing skills, and the ability to simplify technical content into clear, concise, creative and impactful communications.
- You have excellent interpersonal and client focused skills and interact positively and professionally with all levels of the firm, including executives, partners, managers and clients.
- You can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
- You are an expert in building and executing communications plans, relationship management, and you see opportunities where others see problems.
- You are tech-savvy, and an enthusiastic user and champion of current and new technology solutions and platforms that enhance efficiency.
- You are highly proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internal communications platforms.
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.
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