Manager, Leadership Development

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 National Office in Toronto is looking for an experienced Manager, Leadership Development to join the Talent and Culture Team and own the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify leadership development needs.
• Contribute to the development of proposals to meet leadership development needs.
• Develop and track KPIs for leadership development solutions.
• Build and execute leadership development and coaching solutions. For instance, high potential programs, career development programs, mentoring programs, coaching programs, executive development programs.
• Contribute to the management of the Firm’s leadership assessment and 360 survey strategy and process.
• Contribute to the management of the Firm’s succession management process.
• Build and execute a communication plan for leadership development solutions.
• Consult on firm priorities that include a leadership development and coaching dimension.

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 & 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

• 8+ years of Leadership Development, Executive Development and Coaching experience in a fast-paced matrix environment. Client-facing experience in a professional services industry preferred.
• 8+ years executing talent management strategies including leadership development solutions for leaders at every level with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens.
• Master’s degree in Leadership Development or related field.
• Completion of an ICF Accredited Coach Certification Program.
• Completion of a Change Management Certification Program or relevant experience.
• Practical experience in strategic talent management including succession management, career development, leadership development & coaching, psychometric and 360 assessment tools.
• Hands-on experience in research, development and implementation of leadership capability frameworks.
• Proficient at developing talent management communications for senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management expertise that delivers results by managing multiple priorities with lean resources in an ambiguous and ever-changing environment.
• Strong coaching, group facilitation & presentation skills at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing evaluation plans and delivering dashboards that show the ROI for leadership development solutions.
• You have excellent ability to develop trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders.
• You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• You have a growth mindset, and strong critical thinking abilities.

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 Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, 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.

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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