Consultant/ Senior Consultant, Third Party Assurance

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 Risk Advisory Services practice is seeking an Auditor/Consultant & Senior Consultant, Third-Party Assurance to support IT risk and compliance assessments for our clients. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and professionalism.

Our Third Party Assurance Group is looking for an Auditor/Consultant to work from the Toronto or Calgary office and own the following responsibilities:
 

• Support and execute risk and compliance assessments related to SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and other security frameworks.
• Assist in evaluating IT security controls, governance frameworks, and third-party risk management programs.
• Prepare clear, structured reports and recommendations, ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
• Provide clients advice regarding recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines and ensure high quality client service
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and present complex ideas through clear communications.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future assignments.
• Contribute to the adoption of digital tools and automation to improve efficiency in risk and compliance assessments.
   

 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 and clients describe you as a positive professional who delivers 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
 

• Working towards or planning to work towards CPA Canada’s Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required)
• Working towards or planning to work towards ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is considered an asset.
• You have 0-2 or 2-5 years of professional experience in a risk advisory, consulting, internal audit, or external audit setting
• You have completed a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Information Systems, IT Security, Cyber Security or a related field.
• You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluency in French is an asset

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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.

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