Strategic Leadership Development Specialist

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada BDO Full time

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients.

Our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. We offer an award-winning environment that fosters personal and professional growth for our employees.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Leadership Development Specialist to join the Talent and Culture Team in Toronto. This role will own the following responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify leadership development needs.
  • Contribute to the development of proposals to meet leadership development needs.
  • Develop and track KPIs for leadership development solutions.
  • Build and execute leadership development and coaching solutions, including high potential programs, career development programs, mentoring programs, coaching programs, executive development programs.
  • Contribute to the management of the Firm's leadership assessment and 360 survey strategy and process.
  • Contribute to the management of the Firm's succession management process.
  • Build and execute a communication plan for leadership development solutions.
  • Consult on firm priorities that include a leadership development and coaching dimension.

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

  • 8+ years of leadership development, executive development, and coaching experience in a fast-paced matrix environment.
  • Client-facing experience in a professional services industry preferred.
  • 8+ years executing talent management strategies, including leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens.
  • Master's degree in Leadership Development or a related field.
  • Completion of an ICF Accredited Coach Certification Program.
  • Completion of a Change Management Certification Program or relevant experience.
  • Practical experience in strategic talent management, including succession management, career development, leadership development, coaching, psychometric, and 360 assessment tools.
  • Hands-on experience in research, development, and implementation of leadership capability frameworks.
  • Proficient at developing talent management communications for senior stakeholders.
  • Strong project management expertise that delivers results by managing multiple priorities with lean resources in an ambiguous and ever-changing environment.
  • Strong coaching, group facilitation, and presentation skills at all levels.
  • Proven ability to lead a team.
  • Strong experience in designing and implementing evaluation plans and delivering dashboards that show the ROI for leadership development solutions.
  • You have excellent ability to develop trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • You have a growth mindset, and strong critical thinking abilities.

Estimated salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum.



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