Manager, Risk Advisory Services (Evaluation)

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. Some of the engagements our team has been tasked with in the past year include:

• Reviewing economic development supports and funding programs for Indigenous populations in Canada and providing recommendations for opportunities for improvement.
• 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.

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:

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

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 actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience And Education

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

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. 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 Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, 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.
Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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