Specialist, Tax Projects

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

Join our Canadian Tax team as a Project Specialist. You will be joining a team of recognized experts responsible for delivering the overall firm strategy; you will play an integral part in assisting the firm to deliver on strategic initiatives. This is a net new role, and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with local team leaders and project teams to track, monitor, and follow the progress of projects, action items, and business strategies that emanate from Partners
• Anticipate the needs of the Partners and prioritization of their time by assisting with various tasks, managing follow-ups on action items and client requests
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Partners
• Work with members of the Tax Team to ensure all internal inquiries and requests are addressed on a timely basis
• Allocate and manage relevant tasks among staff based on their experience level and workload
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders, including senior management, cross functional teams, team members, and clients, to ensure alignment and support
• Inspire and motivate team members to achieve project deadlines and objectives
• Uphold high ethical standards, confidentiality and data security, especially when dealing with sensitive information
• Perform other tasks as required

How do we define success for your role?

• You will understand the industries BDO services and contribute to the group's advancement.
• You will ensure work is complete, accurate and appropriately reviewed by maintaining the necessary technical knowledge and professional development.
• You will recommend and implement quality or efficiency improvements to our engagements.
• You will actively engage in communication with people leaders to ensure understanding of performance and development, while identifying and attracting top talent.
• You will support our firm's revenue growth by referring clients to other services lines and new clients to BDO.

Your experience and education

• Experience in project coordination, administrative or similar role
• Degree/Diploma in business management, administration or a related field
• Highly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly and articulately identify and define problems and develop creative solutions
• Demonstrated project management success with a track record of delivering projects on-time and to specifications

The expected range of compensation for this role is $53,000 - $88,000 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.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars-Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring - and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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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