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 Toronto office is looking for a Senior Specialist to join the Communications team for an 18 month contract to support the firm’s communications program while owning the following responsibilities:

• Help develop internal and external communications plans that will align to and support firm strategies.
• Work closely with colleagues across service lines, departments and geographies to provide integrated communications support.
• Work with the PR agency to identify compelling stories, pursue thought leadership opportunities and manage announcements.
• Plan, research and write a wide variety of high-quality business communications for senior leaders, including remarks, presentations, newsletters, announcements, articles, messages, video scripts, question and answers, etc.
• Help manage and update owned platforms, ensuring key information is presented in a way that is professional, concise, creative and accurate.
• Help manage communications calendars and project plans.
• Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm’s communications program.

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; clients 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 and 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 superior business writing skills and the ability to develop clear, concise, creative and impactful communications.
• You have excellent interpersonal and client focused skills and interact positively and professionally with leaders, peers and teammates.
• You have 5+ years of professional communications experience. Prior professional services firm or experience in a large matrix organization is an asset.
• You are a self-starter, and able to work to a high standard both independently, as well as in a team environment.
• You can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
• You have proven project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internal communications platforms (Poppulo, SnapComms).
• You have post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or in another related field.

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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