Executive Facilitation Lead

4 weeks ago


Toronto, 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 high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our National Office in Toronto is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Facilitation Lead to join the talent development team. This role will be critical in facilitating master-level workshops aimed at guiding executive and senior leadership teams toward developing key skills and capabilities. This role will report directly to the Chief Learning & Development Officer and will own responsibilities for both executive facilitation across the firm and overseeing L&D and Leadership Development facilitation team.

  • Masterful Facilitation: Successfully facilitate master-level workshops for executive and senior leadership teams, driving the development of key skills and capabilities.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, coaches, and program managers to deliver seamless and integrated learning solutions.
  • Customized Solutions: Design and deliver tailored workshops that meet the specific needs and objectives of each engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Capability Development: Develop a robust facilitator capability model and implement an internal certification program to enhance facilitation skills across the firm.
  • Program Innovation: Create and execute a Train-the-Facilitator program to support the firm's L&D cohort learning and Leadership Development initiatives.
  • Thought Leadership: Establish yourself as a thought leader in executive facilitation, staying ahead of emerging trends and introducing innovative methodologies.
  • Team Leadership: Provide inspiring leadership, coaching, and career guidance to the L&D and Leadership Development facilitation team, fostering an environment of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Impactful Results: Demonstrate tangible results in achieving organizational objectives, enhancing team effectiveness, and driving a culture of learning and development at BDO.

How We Define Success at BDO

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: we are curious, collaborative, and kind.
  • 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, 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

  • You have a university degree in business, organizational development, psychology, or a related field, Master's degree preferred.
  • You have 15+ years of experience in executive-level facilitation, preferably within a Consulting or Financial Services industries.
  • You have Master-level facilitation credentials or certification. IAF preferred.
  • You have strong coaching skills at all levels. ICF certification is an asset but not required.
  • French language is preferred.
  • You have exceptional facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse groups of senior leaders and executives.
  • You have a proven track record of successfully guiding executive teams through strategic planning processes and achieving measurable results.
  • You have a strong understanding of organizational dynamics, leadership development principles, and change management concepts.
  • You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
  • You have an excellent ability to build relationships and maintain trust with executive-level stakeholders.
  • You are focused on providing an exceptional client experience.
  • You are a powerful thinker, great sense-maker, and a de-fogger.
  • You have tact, political savvy, influencing skills, and exceptional sense of humor.


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