Specialist, Corporate Communications

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 Specialist to join the Corporate Communications team to support communications programs in support of the firm’s strategy.

Based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you’ll work with stakeholders across Canada to amplify the firm’s brand and nurture reputation among internal and external audiences.

Job responsibilities:

• Provide tactical internal and external communications support for the executive leadership team.
• Partner with the Corporate Communications managers to fulfill communications plans that drive awareness among internal and external audiences.
• Help manage and update owned platforms, ensuring key information is presented in a way that is professional, concise, creative and accurate.
• Support the distribution of internal firm-wide and partner communications.
• Support the launch of external announcements and ongoing proactive storytelling.
• Help manage communications calendars.
• Monitor media landscape and industry trends to proactively identify thought leadership opportunities.
• Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm’s s communications program. 
   

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:

• You have strong business writing skills and can develop clear, concise, and engaging communications.
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and collaborate positively and professionally with peers, leaders, and teams.
• You have 3-5 years of professional communications experience or equivalent related experience.
• You have post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business, or a related field.
• You are proactive, detail-oriented, and take initiative while working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• You can support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
• You bring solid organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with internal communications platforms and tools.

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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