Manager, Risk Advisory Services

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada BDO Full time

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


BDO Canada LLP is looking for a
Manager, Risk Advisory Services to join our Evaluation team within the Risk Advisory Services practice in
Ottawa .

Some of the engagements our team has been tasked with in the past year include:

  • Assessing the impact of multibilliondollar government programs on the housing sector in Canada as well as assessing the risk of climate change impacting the availability of affordable housing.
  • Identifying international best practices in social innovation and finance and assessing the opportunity to leverage these opportunities to support the Canadian arts sector.
  • Reviewing economic development supports and funding programs for Indigenous populations in Canada and providing recommendations for opportunities for improvement.


Our clients include a range of public sector organizations including Indigenous Services Canada, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Museum of History, Museum of Nature, Invest in Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Ottawa and many more.


Your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Lead engagement teams to plan and provide program evaluation services.
  • Oversee the review, documentation, evaluation, and assessment of relevance, effectiveness (performance), and efficiency of programs and initiatives in a wide range of environments
  • Lead and enhance environmental, social, and governance practices for a range of clients
  • Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements.
  • Actively support and assist the team in pursuing business development opportunities.
  • Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and communications.
  • Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
  • Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
  • Manage project timelines, scopes, and budgets to ensure they are provided on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
  • Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
  • Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
  • Demonstrate managerial skills in working with highperforming teams.
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; clients 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.

Your experience and education

  • You have completed a Master's or postgraduate degree from a recognized university.
  • You have completed or are interested in pursuing your professional designation (e.g., Credentialed Evaluator).
  • You have at least 5 years of professional experience in an evaluation setting or other related field.
  • You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
  • You display strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.
  • You can prioritize workload based on priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • You possess strong time management skills.
  • You can thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
  • You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
  • You are focused on goals, results, and clients.
  • You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
  • Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023.

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 cont

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