Administrator/Senior Administrator, Public Sector Administration

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

The Administrator/Senior Administrator - Public Sector Administration is responsible for establishing, documenting, implementing, and overseeing public sector administration processes. This role ensures compliance with government reporting requirements, efficient document management, and robust tracking and monitoring systems. This is a replacement role, and the position will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making within the public sector domain. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Government Reporting & Compliance Lead standardized federal and provincial reporting frameworks; prepare and submit all mandatory government reports accurately and on time.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing public-sector compliance.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Act as a primary liaison between internal teams and government entities.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and project tracking for key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and oversight to administrative support staff.

Document Management

• Manage a centralized, secure document management system for public-sector records.
• Enforce best practices for retention, confidentiality, version control, access, and secure archiving.

Tracking & Monitoring

• Design tracking tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor compliance and administrative workflows.
• Analyze data to identify risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities.

Process Development & Implementation

• Develop and maintain SOPs for public-sector administrative functions.
• Lead process improvements; provide training and change management support.

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact for federal and provincial ATIP requests.
• Ensure compliant, timely responses and maintain detailed request records.
• Coordinate reviews and redactions with internal SMEs and legal counsel.

Security Clearances & Compliance

• Administer employee and contractor security clearances, including applications, renewals, and tracking.
• Develop and enforce security policies aligned with public-sector standards.
• Conduct security assessments, liaise with government security offices, and deliver security awareness training.

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; client 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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• A minimum of five years of experience within the Federal Government or broader public sector.
• Bilingualism in English and French is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Privacy and Access to Information legislation, including experience with ATIP processes and security clearance requirements.
• Experience working with document management and records management systems.
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, the required level of government security clearance.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with solid technical and administrative capabilities.
• Proficient in MS office tools
  
  The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000-$104,000 annually.

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.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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