BDO Canada LLP
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 is looking for a National Communications Leader to join the team in Toronto. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing communication strategies that support brand growth objectives and inspire interest and action among internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
How do we define success for your role?
Your experience and education
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:
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.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
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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 is looking for a National Communications Leader to join the team in Toronto. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing communication strategies that support brand growth objectives and inspire interest and action among internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the national Communications team
- Enhance firm brand awareness by creating compelling communications materials and campaigns in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Work closely with the CEO and members of the executive team build and execute a robust executive communications strategy
- Lead the development of internal communication plans and tactics that support change management efforts
- Gain a deep understanding of BDO Canada's audiences to inform overall communications efforts and channel selection
- Accountable for mitigating reputational and operational risk by anticipating, preparing for, and responding internally and externally to sensitive situations and other issues
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives and make data-driven improvements
- Explore and implement new communications processes and technologies to enhance effectiveness
- Manage media inquiries
- Manage relationships with external agencies
- Manage department budget to ensure financial compliance
- Be exceptionally collaborative across the business
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 identify, recommend, and are focused on effective delivery of quality work
- 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
- Minimum of 10 years of professional and progressive communications experience
- Forward-looking, curious and can blend strategic planning with tactical execution
- Experience leading and coaching a team, fostering opportunities for growth with a passion for developing people
- Superior strategic communication skills and the ability to develop materials that are clear, concise, and impactful
- Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with stakeholders
- Successful development of executive communications (written and verbal) for a variety of channels (e.g., speeches, e-mails, media interviews etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
- Proven track record in highly effective cross-functional collaboration, project management, influencing and relationship-building
- Organizational and complex problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize and demonstrate sense of urgency
- Comfortable learning and using current and new technology solutions and platforms to enhance efficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
#LI-ES1