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
Join BDO’s fast-growing Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organizations unlock the power of digital/AI/data technologies to drive scale, improve performance, get access to insights, gain competitive advantage and become future-ready. Our team advises and partners with clients to develop strategies, design future-ready operating models, ensure effective planning, drive organizational change, and implement practical solutions centered around digital, AI and data solutions. Our ambition is “end-to-end” enablement, from the initial stage of strategy development to effective design of the transformation, to the successful adoption of new digital, AI & data capabilities.
We’re looking for curious, business-first, technology-aware entrepreneurial advisors who are passionate about solving business problems—professionals who enjoy engaging with business and technology leaders to help shape the future of their organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee project delivery of end-to-end AI, digital and data strategy engagements, ensuring consistent application of BDO quality and project management standards, and that overall project milestones are met
Develop new perspectives and offerings based on our evolving strategy
Engage in business development efforts and generate new business opportunities through proposal writing and client outreach, developing long-term relationships and networks
Drive client relationship development and identify follow-on opportunities for growth
Support or lead proposal development and pitch activities
Advise senior client stakeholders on opportunity areas, target operating models, and execution paths
Facilitate strategic discovery sessions, synthesizing business, technology, and data insights
Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans
Analyze current-state capabilities (process, data, and technology) and provide pragmatic informed guidance
Deliver executive-level presentations and facilitate workshops with cross-functional teams
Act as a thought partner internally and externally — bringing forward new ideas, frameworks, and points of view
Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
Drive team culture through embodying a spirit of optimism, curiosity and collaboration
Further build the capabilities of the delivery team, through helping attract additional experienced professionals to BDO and developing new talent
Help establish “capability” & “practice” as we grow and scale our impact
Preferred Attributes
Proactive and self-driven: able to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and deliver without micromanagement
Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in a fast-growth environment and seeks leadership opportunities
Naturally curious, intellectually agile, and passionate about technology and innovation
Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Positive attitude with high emotional intelligence and adaptability
Looking for a “career” vs. just a job
Must-Have Qualifications
8-10+ years of management consulting or technology advisory experience (client-facing role)
Track record of delivering measurable impact (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains, CX improvements)
Experience advising senior stakeholders (VP/C-Suite) on strategic digital, data, or AI initiatives
Motivated to be market facing and driving relationships that lead to future work
Demonstrated experience managing project teams, mentoring junior staff, and leading client interactions
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and change
Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to full-cycle digital, data, or AI-enabled transformation programs
Deep understanding of digital strategy principles, data and analytics capabilities, and AI applications in business
Strong business process analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with roadmap and business case development, solution optioning, and operating model design
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, client-driven environments
Broad awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and digital business models
Nice-to-Have Experience
Industry experience in Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or Distribution
Bilingual in English and French
Familiarity with frameworks such as Design Thinking, Agile, TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma
Certifications in AI/ML, data, cloud, or related technologies
Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Familiarity with AI/ML platforms (DataRobot, Azure ML, etc) and tools such as Power BI, Tableau
Why Join BDO’s Digital, AI & Data Strategy & Transformation Practice?
Shape the future: Work with a collaborative team of experts on meaningful, high-impact transformation programs
Accelerate your career: Exposure to diverse clients, leadership opportunities, and rapid advancement potential
Keep learning: Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and knowledge-sharing in one of BDO’s fastest-growing teams
Make your mark: Contribute directly to practice growth, innovation, and thought leadership
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . 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.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .
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