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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 LLP is looking for a Consultant, Risk Advisory Services to join BDO’s Risk Advisory team in Ottawa.
Overview of the Opportunity
Our Risk Advisory team tackles some of the most significant issues facing organizations today. We help clients understand emerging risks and their potential impact on business operations, while exploring ways to turn these challenges into opportunities.
This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of consulting engagements, giving you the opportunity to build a versatile skill set. You’ll work on projects such as program evaluations, Indigenous-focused initiatives, internal audits, IT transformation reviews, enterprise risk management, and accessibility planning.
Each engagement brings unique challenges and learning opportunities, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces variety, and is committed to continuous growth.
You’ll analyze trends across business, risk, legal, environmental, social, and governance landscapes, and collaborate with clients to develop strategies that drive resilience and growth.
This is a net new role and responsibilities will include:
- Assessing climate change risks on affordable housing.
- Identifying global best practices in social innovation to support Canada’s arts sector.
- Developing risk strategies for multi-billion-dollar federal programs serving Indigenous communities.
- Reviewing major IT transformation initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
- Creating multi-year accessibility plans for public and private sector organizations.
- Developing risk-based audit plans to guide multi-year assurance programs.
- Auditing human resource frameworks to support workforce planning and retention.
- Supporting capacity-building strategies for Indigenous governments and service providers.
- Reviewing contract management processes to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
- Assessing cybersecurity controls to safeguard critical government systems.
- Designing governance frameworks to strengthen Indigenous-led organizations.
- Analyzing internal controls over financial reporting for Crown corporations.
- Developing training frameworks to embed accessibility principles across organizations.
- Assessing funding models to improve sustainability for Indigenous economic development initiatives.
Our team is looking for a candidate who wants a new challenge and has the desire to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and apply their creativity to every project. You will be an active member of the team, playing a key role in multiple projects and working closely with both leadership and clients.
Your Responsibilities
- Support client engagements in areas such as internal audit, enterprise risk management, internal controls design and assessment, program evaluation, independent third-party reviews, business process enhancement or redesign, and IT general and application controls assessments.
- Review, document, evaluate, and test business processes and internal controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively across diverse environments and industries.
- Develop client deliverables that include risk assessments, detailed analyses, actionable recommendations, and clear reporting documentation.
- Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines, monitor progress, and maintain high-quality client service through consistent communication and updates to managers and team members.
- Drive innovation in service delivery by identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all work aligns with the firm’s quality and risk management standards.
- Assist team with business development initiatives, including preparing proposals for new and existing clients.
- Contribute to the development and refresh of methodologies for current and emerging solutions and services.
- Maintain a proactive and logical approach to gathering information and present complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
- Apply strong project management skills, work collaboratively with team members, and leverage technology and tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of deliverables.
- Solicit and incorporate feedback from team members to improve the quality and effectiveness of future engagements.
- Build positive working relationships with clients and identify opportunities for improvement in future assignments.
How do we define success for your role?
- You embody our core values in everything you do: We’re passionate about our people and clients, we seek progress over preservation, we believe diversity, data, and a clear focus on quality strengthen our firm, and we’re curious, collaborative, and kind.
- You understand your client’s industry and deliver high-quality, professional work.
- You embrace innovation and digital tools to improve service delivery.
- You actively participate in an inclusive, engaging work environment.
- You grow your expertise through continuous learning and development.
Your Experience and Education
- You have completed a relevant post-secondary program or degree or diploma.
- You have completed or are interested in pursuing a professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CE, etc.).
- You have 0–2 years of experience in risk advisory, consulting, internal audit, or evaluation setting.
- You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- You have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
- Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.
The expected range of compensation for this role is $57,000-$87,000.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. 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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