Co-Op Or Intern, Strategic Office - January 2025

Job Description

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 seeking a Co-op or Intern â¯for its Strategic Operations Team in support of executive initiatives.⯠In this exciting new role, you will report directly to the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff and the Corporate Communications team in supporting both the CEO and the COO, as well as the extended executive leadership team.

The Co-op or Intern will support the development and operationalization of firm strategy, including reporting and communication within the firm . This role will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on key organizational initiatives, with extensive mentorship from a team of strong executive leaders.⯠This opportunity is available for the fall term from January - April 2025 to support the following responsibilities:

• Support the Strategic Operations Team on the execution of strategy, and communication on all related firm-wide initiatives.

• Efficiently use technical knowledge to carry out work projects and assignments.

• Champion the delivery of key projects by providing monitoring and support, including advising on prioritization of projects.

• Support the creation and delivery of business communication in way that is clear and compelling, and drives change and action.

• Contribute to creating high impact presentations, as well as firm-wide communications to support agendas and initiatives including ELT and Board presentations. â¯â¯

• Help prepare performance summaries on a recurring basis.

• Review and analyze data to support with strategic decision-making.

• Develop trusting relationships across BDO's diverse teams of business service professionals

• Coordinate and attend internal and external meetingsâ¯as required .

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

• You understand BDO's industry, challenges, and opportunities; you are described as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work

• You identify , recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

• You share in an inclusive & 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 & professional development.
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Your experience and education

• You are currently working towards or have completed an MBA .

• You have a strategic mindset and think as an advisor to the business.

• You have proven leadership skills and can take initiative.

• You have an innovative and progressive mindset coupled with high learning agility.

• You are detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and able to manage projects independently in a fast-paced environment.â¯â¯

• You are passionate about learning and exploring new ideas , opportunities, and challenges.

• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 . 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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