Job Specifications
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
Join BDO’s fast-growing Digital, Data & AI Strategy & Transformation practice and help Canadian organizations unlock the power of digital/data/AI technologies to drive scale, improve performance, get access to insights, gain competitive advantage and become future-ready. Our team advises and partners with clients to develop strategies, design future-ready operating models, ensure effective planning, drive organizational change, and implement practical solutions centered around digital, data, and AI solutions. Our ambition is “end-to-end” enablement, from the initial stage of strategy development to effective design of the transformation, to the successful adoption of new digital, data & AI capabilities. This is a new role.
We’re looking for curious, business-first, technology-aware entrepreneurial advisors who are passionate about solving business problems—professionals who enjoy engaging with business and technology leaders to help shape the future of their organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of end-to-end digital, data & AI strategy and transformation engagements
Lead project delivery and ensure high-quality outcomes within budget and timeline
Drive client relationship development and identify follow-on opportunities for growth
Support or lead proposal development and pitch activities
Advise senior client stakeholders on opportunity areas, target operating models, and execution paths
Facilitate strategic discovery sessions, synthesizing business, technology, and data insights
Build actionable transformation roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans
Analyze current-state capabilities (process, data, and technology) and provide pragmatic informed guidance
Deliver executive-level presentations and facilitate workshops with cross-functional teams
Act as a thought partner internally and externally — bringing forward new ideas, frameworks, and points of view
Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
Help establish “capability” & “practice” as we grow and scale our impact
Preferred Attributes
Proactive and self-driven: able to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and deliver without micromanagement
Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in a fast-growth environment and seeks leadership opportunities
Naturally curious, intellectually agile, and passionate about technology and innovation
Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Positive attitude with high emotional intelligence and adaptability
Looking for a “career” vs. just a job
Must-Have Qualifications
Consultant: 0-2+ years of years of mgmt. consulting or technology advisory experience (client-facing role)
Senior Consultant: 5+ years of mgmt. consulting or technology advisory experience (client-facing role)
Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to full-cycle digital, data, or AI-enabled transformation programs
Deep understanding of digital strategy principles, data and analytics capabilities, and AI applications in business
Strong business process analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with roadmap and business case development, solution optioning, and operating model design
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, client-driven environments
Broad awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and digital business models
Nice-to-Have Experience
Industry experience in Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or Distribution
Bilingual in English and French
Familiarity with frameworks such as Design Thinking, Agile, TOGAF, Lean Six Sigma
Certifications in data, cloud, AI/ML, or related technologies
Exposure to platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Snowflake, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau or AI/ML platforms (DataRobot, Azure ML, etc)
Why Join BDO’s Digital & AI Advisory Practice?
Shape the future: Work with a collaborative team of experts on meaningful, high-impact transformation programs
Accelerate your career: Exposure to diverse clients, leadership opportunities, and rapid advancement potential
Keep learning: Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and knowledge-sharing in one of BDO’s fastest-growing teams
Make your mark: Contribute directly to practice growth, innovation, and thought leadership
The expected range of compensation for this role is $60,000 to $113,000.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Can