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 Communications team for an 18 month contract to support the firm’s communications program while owning the following responsibilities:
- Help d evelop internal and external communications plans that will align to and support firm strategies .
- Work closely with colleagues across service lines, departments and geographies to provide integrated communications support .
- Work with the PR agency to identify compelling stories, pursue thought leadership opportunities and manage announcements.
- 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.
- Help m anage and update owned platforms , ensuring key information is presented in a way that is professional, concise, creative and accurate .
- Help m anage communications calendar s 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 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 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 s uperior business writing skills and the ability to develop clear, concise , creative and impactful communications.
- You have e xcellent interpersonal and client focused skills and interact positively and professionally with leaders , peers and teammates.
- You have 5 + years of professional communications experience. Prior professional services firm or experience in a large matrix organization is an asset.
- 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 p roven project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills .
- You are p roficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internal communications platforms ( Poppulo , SnapComms ) .
- You have p ost-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or in an other related field .
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