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an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. This is a 12-month maternity leave backfill within the Talent Development team that supports BDO Canada nationally. A focus on the delivery and continued evolution of the firm’s talent development programming, including leadership development. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Programs, this individual will lead specific programs and initiatives within the broader portfolio, ensuring high-quality execution and partnering closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the firm to deliver an exceptional learning experience. The successful candidate will be an experienced facilitator and strong collaborator who brings practical leadership development and program management experience. They will be comfortable translating broader Talent Development strategy into action, identifying opportunities to strengthen existing programs, and working across teams to move initiatives forward. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the work while building their program leadership and people leadership experience. Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of assigned talent development programs, including leadership development initiatives, within the broader national Talent Development portfolio. Translate broader Talent Development priorities and strategy into high-quality program experiences and execution. Identify and recommend opportunities to strengthen, evolve,



and scale existing programming based on business needs, participant feedback, and emerging practices. Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Talent Programs on program priorities, enhancements, and alignment across the broader portfolio. Establish and maintain appropriate measures for assigned programs, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement. Serve as a lead facilitator for talent and leadership development programs, workshops, and cohort-based initiatives. Deliver engaging, practical learning experiences for audiences at varying levels across the firm, including senior leaders. Collaborate across Talent Development and with broader People & Culture teams to ensure programs are coordinated, relevant, and aligned to business needs. Work effectively across a national, distributed organization, bringing together diverse perspectives and building alignment around shared outcomes. Lead and develop one Coordinator, Talent Development, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, development, and performance management. clients describe you as positive, professional, collaborative, and someone who delivers high-quality work. 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. 5–7+ years of progressive experience in talent development, leadership development, learning and development,



or a related field, ideally within professional services or another complex, distributed organization. Demonstrated experience leading talent or leadership development programs from design through delivery and continuous improvement. Strong facilitation skills, including experience facilitating leadership development programs and working with senior audiences. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups. Robust program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, stakeholders, and priorities simultaneously. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant certifications in areas such as assessments, coaching, facilitation, or learning are considered an asset. Ability to communicate professionally in both French and English. Experience working within a national or centralized Talent Development, Learning & Development, or People function. Experience enhancing and scaling development programming across a large, geographically distributed organization. Familiarity with leadership assessments, development frameworks, coaching methodologies, or related talent development tools. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next—shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together. We help you become a better qualified within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opp

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