Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications

at  BDO

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

Our Toronto office is looking for a Senior Specialist to join the Corporate Communications team to support the firm’s internal communications program while owning the following responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute on internal communications plans together with the Manager, Corporate Communications and senior leaders.
• Plan, research and write a wide variety of high-quality business communications for senior leaders, including remarks, presentations, newsletters, announcements, articles, messages, video scripts, question and answers, etc.
• In collaboration with the Corporate Communications team, progress and execute on the annual communications plan for the firm.
• In collaboration with Events team, plan and execute meetings and conferences.
• Manage and update the intranet and the external website, ensuring key information is presented in a way that is professional, concise, creative and accurate.Work closely with colleagues across service lines, departments and geographies to deliver seamless, integrated communications, and - as part of a broader team â
• “ provide creative input and execution support on firm-wide communications priorities.
• Help manage communications calendars and project plans.Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm
• ‘s communications program.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou 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 superior business writing skills and the ability to develop clear, concise, creative and impactful communications.
• You have excellent interpersonal and client focused skills and interact positively and professionally with leaders, peers and teammates.
• You are a self-starter, and able to work to a high standard both independently, as well as in a team environment.
• You can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
• You have proven project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.You are proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internal communications platforms (Poppulo, SnapComms).
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• You have post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or in another related field.You have 3+ years of professional communications experience. Prior professional services firm or experience in a large matrix organization is an asset.

Our Toronto office is looking for a Senior Specialist to join the Corporate Communications team to support the firm’s internal communications program while owning the following responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute on internal communications plans together with the Manager, Corporate Communications and senior leaders.
• Plan, research and write a wide variety of high-quality business communications for senior leaders, including remarks, presentations, newsletters, announcements, articles, messages, video scripts, question and answers, etc.
• In collaboration with the Corporate Communications team, progress and execute on the annual communications plan for the firm.
• In collaboration with Events team, plan and execute meetings and conferences.
• Manage and update the intranet and the external website, ensuring key information is presented in a way that is professional, concise, creative and accurate.Work closely with colleagues across service lines, departments and geographies to deliver seamless, integrated communications, and - as part of a broader team â
• “ provide creative input and execution support on firm-wide communications priorities.
• Help manage communications calendars and project plans.Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm
• ‘s communications program

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou 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 developmen