Manager, Risk Advisory Services

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

BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Manager, Risk Advisory Services to join our Evaluation team within the Risk Advisory Services practice in Ottawa. This is a new role, and some of the engagements our team has been tasked with include:

• Assessing the impact of multi-billion-dollar government programs on the housing sector in Canada as well as assessing the risk of climate change impacting the availability of affordable housing.
• Identifying international best practices in social innovation and finance and assessing the opportunity to leverage these opportunities to support the Canadian arts sector.
• Reviewing economic development supports and funding programs for Indigenous populations in Canada and providing recommendations for opportunities for improvement.

Our clients include a range of public sector organizations including Indigenous Services Canada, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Museum of History, Museum of Nature, Invest in Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Ottawa, and many more.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead engagement teams to plan and provide program evaluation services.
• Oversee the review, assessment, and documentation of relevance, effectiveness (performance), and efficiency of programs and initiatives in a wide range of environments.
• Lead and enhance environmental, social, and governance practices for a range of clients.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements.
• Actively assist and support the team in pursuing business development opportunities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and verbal communications.
• Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
• Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
• Manage projects to ensure they are conducted on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
• Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
• Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
• Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.

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 & 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 completed a master’s or post-graduate degree from a recognized university.
• You have completed or are interested in pursuing your professional designation (e.g., Credentialed Evaluator).
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in an evaluation setting or other related field.
• You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
• You display strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.
• You can prioritize your workload based on various priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You possess strong time management skills.
• You can thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
• You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
• You are focused on goals, results, and clients.
• You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.
  The expected range of compensation for this role is $88,000 - $134,000 per annum

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.

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