Full-Time
Senior Consultant
Updated on 9/3/2026
BDO Canada
1,001-5,000 employees
Provide assurance, tax, and consulting services
No salary listed
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
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- Having 3 or more years of management consulting or technology advisory experience with a consulting firm in a client-facing role.
- Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to full-cycle digital, data, or artificial intelligence-enabled transformation programs.
- A deep understanding of digital strategy principles, data and analytics capabilities, and artificial intelligence applications in business.
- Strong business process analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience developing roadmaps and business cases, solution optioning, and operating model design.
- Being comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, client-driven environments.
- Broad awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and digital business models.
- Taking ownership of end-to-end digital, data, and artificial intelligence strategy and transformation engagements.
- Leading project delivery and ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and timeline.
- Driving client relationship development and identifying follow-on opportunities for growth.
- Supporting or leading proposal development and pitch activities.
- Advising senior client stakeholders on opportunity areas, target operating models, and execution paths.
- Facilitating strategic discovery sessions and synthesizing business, technology, and data insights.
- Building actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans.
- Analyzing current-state capabilities across process, data, and technology and providing pragmatic, informed guidance.
- Delivering executive-level presentations and facilitating workshops with cross-functional teams.
- Acting as a thought partner internally and externally by bringing forward new ideas, frameworks, and points of view.
- Mentoring and coaching junior colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Helping establish capabilities and the practice as the organization grows and scales its impact.
- Industry experience in Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or Distribution.
- Being bilingual in English and French.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Design Thinking, Agile, TOGAF, and Lean Six Sigma.
- Certifications in data, cloud, artificial intelligence/machine learning, or related technologies.
- Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or artificial intelligence/machine learning platforms including DataRobot and Azure ML.
- Being proactive and self-driven, able to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and deliver without micromanagement.
- Having an entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a fast-growth environment, and seeking leadership opportunities.
- Being naturally curious, intellectually agile, and passionate about technology and innovation.
- Having strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Having a positive attitude, high emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
BDO Canada provides professional services to clients in Canada and around the world, including assurance (auditing), tax advisory, and consulting. Their teams across 100 offices in Canada and 1,800 offices in 164 countries work with clients from various sectors to address financial and business needs. Services are delivered by professional experts who collaborate with clients to review finances, optimize taxes, improve operations, and manage risk, using industry knowledge and global resources. What sets BDO Canada apart is its large, country-wide network combined with a global footprint, plus a people-focused approach to talent experience that has earned recognition like Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The company aims to help clients meet domestic and international challenges by providing reliable, multi-disciplinary support across assurance, tax, and advisory services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1921
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GrantMatch added 35 employees and 10,000-program technology on January 26, 2026.
- Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator on June 10, 2026 targets CPCSC-driven procurement demand.
- New hires Ingrid Holbik, Scott Schaefer, and Magesh Pillay strengthen assurance, debt, and consulting.
What critics are saying
- Deloitte bought BDO's Dayforce practice on August 6, 2026, removing a growth stream.
- BDO's independence restrictions from Dayforce ownership forced a strategic service sale in 2026.
- Court-appointed monitor work in Coast Automotive and Summit Automotive ties BDO to messy insolvencies.
What makes BDO Canada unique
- BDO Canada pairs accounting, tax, consulting, and restructuring under one mid-market platform.
- GrantMatch acquisition on January 26, 2026 deepened credits, incentives, and government funding expertise.
- Microsoft Frontier Flashpoint pilot on March 31, 2026 positioned BDO in agentic-AI transformation.
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BDO Canada becomes an Official Partner of TIFF. BDO to provide advisory services to strengthen Festival's accessibility experience Published: August 26, 2026 Toronto, ON - BDO Canada today announced a new partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), becoming an Official Partner of the 2026 Festival. BDO's Advisory team has been supporting the organization in advancing accessibility across the Festival experience. Through the expanded relationship, BDO will continue to bring its accessibility expertise to TIFF, helping advance accessibility and create an inclusive Festival experience. "TIFF is an iconic part of Canada's cultural landscape, bringing people together through stories and experiences that resonate here at home and around the world. We're proud to expand our relationship with TIFF as an Official Partner. This partnership reflects our belief that the greatest impact comes from bringing the right expertise and perspectives together to create meaningful change." Brandon Bignell, Partner, Financial Advisory Services at BDO Canada Through the partnership, BDO will continue working alongside TIFF to help advance its long-term accessibility and inclusion goals. The engagement will support TIFF in strengthening the Festival experience for audiences while building the knowledge and capabilities needed to embed more inclusive practices over time. "BDO has been a standout partner in advancing accessibility at TIFF. They've brought invaluable insights and a collaborative spirit to every phase of our work together. Highly reliable and adaptable, they've built strong relationships with our internal teams, met us where we were, and provided the education and ongoing support we needed to create actionable, long-term solutions for our visitors and stakeholders. We sincerely appreciate their partnership in helping us incorporate accessibility within all areas of TIFF The Market and the 2026 Festival." Matin Haeri, Talent Management and DEI Lead, TIFF As an Official Partner, BDO will have a presence throughout the 2026 Festival, creating opportunities to connect the firm's people, clients, and communities with one of Canada's most recognized cultural events. The partnership will also extend across select TIFF marketing and digital channels, bringing the BDO brand to TIFF audiences. The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 10 to 20, 2026. BDO helps businesses do more. BDO offer an integrated offering of accounting, assurance, tax and consulting services grounded in deep industry knowledge. With an understanding of domestic and global business needs, BDO work alongside its clients to help them turn complex problems into compelling results. BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.
Deloitte acquires BDO's Dayforce practice. 06 August 2026 Consulting.ca Deloitte Canada has expanded its human capital management (HCM) solutions capabilities with the acquisition of BDO Canada's Dayforce practice. Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) is a popular HCM software platform, providing solutions across payroll, tax filing, benefits, HR, talent intelligence, workforce management, and recruiting technology. The Minneapolis-based firm was in February acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. BDO says it is selling its Dayforce practice for compliance reasons arising from the private equity acquisition, which also included a significant minority investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. "The Thoma Bravo acquisition of Dayforce introduced global independence restrictions for BDO Canada that have changed the nature of our relationship with the organization and the way in which we provide Dayforce implementation services," said Bruno Suppa, CEO of BDO Canada. "By transitioning the Dayforce practice, this gives this team of specialized professionals further flexibility to expand their practice and to continue supporting clients with their implementation needs." Deloitte says the acquisition will expand its Dayforce practice into one of the largest in Canada. "This expansion of our Dayforce capabilities strengthens our ability to deliver a differentiated workforce technology offering and increases our leadership in Human Capital transformation and advisory," said Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada. Brad Francis, national human capital leader at Deloitte Canada, added, "This investment reflects our continued focus on scaling innovative and differentiated capabilities and deepening our specialization in a platform that is gaining strong momentum in Canada."
BDO Canada welcomes Ingrid Holbik as Partner, Assurance. Published: July 16, 2026 TORONTO - BDO Canada is pleased to welcome Ingrid Holbik, CPA, CA, as a Partner in the firm's Assurance practice, based in Toronto. Ingrid is an audit Partner with more than 20 years of experience delivering accounting, auditing, and advisory services to Canadian, U.S., and multinational public and private companies. She has extensive expertise across capital-intensive industries, including mining, manufacturing, software and technology, professional services, and life sciences. She brings deep technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and regularly advises clients on complex financial reporting and securities regulatory requirements. "Ingrid's proactive, tailored approach will help our clients navigate complex requirements with confidence, strengthening financial reporting and supporting sustainable growth at every stage of their business." Mark Zastre, Partner, National Capital Markets & Public Company Services Leader Ingrid is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and travelling.
BDO Canada launches Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator. Helping businesses meet new required cyber certification. Published: June 10, 2026 Today, BDO Canada announced the launch of its Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator, a new advisory service designed to help businesses navigate the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). As the CPCSC, a new federal cybersecurity framework for defence procurement, introduces baseline cybersecurity requirements for organizations handling sensitive but unclassified defence information, BDO Canada's Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator is designed to help organizations prepare. The offering supports businesses in assessing readiness, identifying compliance gaps, and building practical pathways toward certification and long-term procurement eligibility. As part of BDO Canada's broader defence-sector offering spanning compliance, capability, and capital, the Accelerator is intended to help strengthen supply chain trust and support wider participation in Canada's growing defence industry. "Cybersecurity is a foundational requirement for doing business in the defence sector, and CPCSC is an important step in strengthening Canada's defence supply chain. As CPCSC requirements begin to appear in defence contracts, suppliers and subcontractors will increasingly need to demonstrate cybersecurity readiness. For many organizations, this is an opportunity to build the capabilities needed to participate and compete in a growing market. We're here to help businesses navigate these requirements with confidence and turn cybersecurity readiness into a real competitive advantage." Rocco Galletto, Partner, Cybersecurity, BDO Canada A narrowing window for Canadian suppliers. As the federal government begins integrating CPCSC requirements into upcoming defence procurement opportunities, organizations across the supply chain are facing increasing pressure to prepare. Companies that are unable to demonstrate the appropriate level of cybersecurity readiness may risk losing access to future contract opportunities and could face challenges maintaining eligibility for existing defence-related work. "With over $81 billion in additional federal defence spending expected over the next five years, most Canadian companies looking at the defence opportunity don't just have a cybersecurity problem, they have a sequencing problem. They need to know what's required now, what can wait, and what becomes mandatory the moment they win their first contract. Our Defence Cyber Readiness Accelerator is built to give business leaders a clear, practical path through CPCSC so they can compete for defence work without overextending the business." Mike Abbott, Partner, Technology & Regulatory Advisory, BDO Canada Built on BDO's defence sector experience. BDO Canada already serves more than 250 clients across the Canadian defence ecosystem, including aerospace manufacturers, robotics innovators, infrastructure firms, logistics providers, and technology suppliers. The firm's defence industry team brings together cross-functional expertise across cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, government incentives, deal advisory, manufacturing, infrastructure, and public sector, giving businesses access to a single team that understands the full defence-entry lifecycle. About BDO. BDO helps businesses do more. BDO Canada LLP offer an integrated offering of accounting, assurance, tax and consulting services grounded in deep industry knowledge. With an understanding of domestic and global business needs, BDO Canada LLP work alongside its clients to help them turn complex problems into compelling results. BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.
BDO Canada welcomes Scott Schaefer as Partner in Personal Debt Solutions. Published: May 11, 2026 TORONTO - BDO Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Schaefer as a Partner in its Personal Debt Solutions practice, based in the firm's Kitchener-Waterloo office. Scott brings over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families as they navigate financial challenges and work toward regaining control of their finances. As a Chartered Professional Accountant with a background in accounting and economics, he is known for delivering practical debt solutions grounded in technical insight and real-world understanding. "Scott's appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to helping clients through some of their most challenging financial moments, and his experience and client-focused approach make him a strong addition to our Partner group and to our Personal Debt Solutions leadership." Nancy Snedden, Partner and Personal Debt Solutions Leader, BDO Canada Scott holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional. He is a member of CPA Ontario.