Manager, Talent Development

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

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.

This is a hands-on role. The Manager will lead and develop one Coordinator while remaining actively involved in facilitation, program delivery, stakeholder partnership, and day-to-day execution. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the work while building their program leadership and people leadership experience.

Program Leadership

• 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.
• Manage program plans, timelines, stakeholders, and vendor relationships for assigned initiatives.
• Establish and maintain appropriate measures for assigned programs, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.

Facilitation & Learning Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrate strong facilitation practice and adapt approach based on audience, context, and learning objectives.
• Contribute facilitation expertise to program design, ensuring learning concepts are translated into practical, relevant experiences that participants can apply in their roles.
• Support and enable others involved in program delivery by sharing facilitation practices, tools, and feedback.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, business leaders, subject matter experts, and partners across the firm.
• 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.
• Listen to stakeholder and participant feedback and translate insights into practical program improvements.
• Demonstrate a client-focused mindset through responsive communication, thoughtful partnership, and consistent follow-through.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop one Coordinator, Talent Development, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, development, and performance management.
• Provide clear direction and priorities while creating opportunities for the Coordinator to build capability and take greater ownership.
• Model BDO leadership standards through day-to-day leadership, collaboration, and decision making.

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 clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, collaborative, and someone who delivers 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

• 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.
• Experience translating broader strategy and business needs into practical learning solutions and program execution.
• Prior experience leading or managing others through direct people leadership, team leadership, or an equivalent role.
• Strong 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally in both French and English.
• Experience working within a national or centralized Talent Development, Learning & Development, or People function.
• Experience within professional services or a similarly complex, stakeholder-driven environment.
• 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.

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. 

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.

 

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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

 

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.  We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:  We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.  We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.  Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.  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.

 

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