Global Mobility Specialist

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 Global Mobility Specialist to join our growing Talent team for a 16-month contract with possibility of extension. While being able to work remotely from any of our offices in Canada, you will own the following responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution and administration of BDO’s global mobility strategy, managing client relationships, third-party vendors and internal service providers
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, managers, HR, Legal, Finance, and Payroll for mobility (immigration / relocation / taxation) issues; identify when to escalate issues and coordinate with relevant group
• Oversee and organize initiations, documentation collection, and tracking of each assignee’s relocation process throughout the life cycle
• Track and monitor milestones and critical dates, communicating with relevant stakeholders and service providers
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve mobility programs, processes, and metrics
• Identify efficiencies, recommend strategies, and ensure alignment between the relocation, tax, and immigration programs
• Coordinate due-diligence processes with internal partners (tax, immigration, payroll, HR) and third-party vendors (relocation), including cost projection calculations
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

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 understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client’s 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

• If you hold or are pursuing an Industry designation including CERP, CGMP, or equivalent, it will be considered a strong asset
• You have experience in a global mobility role, preferably in a professional services environment
• You have experience coordinating global mobility processes
• You are analytical in your approach, with strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• You have excellent business judgment and ability to move and evolve with the fast-changing needs of the company
• You work well under pressure to meet deadlines within short time constraints whilst maintaining the utmost attention to detail
• You have experience and a comfort working in a matrix environment, across multiple geographies and cultures
• You have experience collaborating with key internal stakeholders and resources, as well as with third-party vendors

Salary Range is $59,000 to $89,000 annually

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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