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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.\nThis 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.\nProgram Leadership\nLead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of assigned talent development programs, including leadership development initiatives, within the broader national Talent Development portfolio.\nTranslate broader Talent Development priorities and strategy into high-quality program experiences and execution.\nIdentify and recommend opportunities to strengthen, evolve, and scale existing programming based on business needs, participant feedback, and emerging practices.\nPartner closely with the Senior Manager, Talent Programs on program priorities, enhancements, and alignment across the broader portfolio.\nManage program plans, timelines, stakeholders, and vendor relationships for assigned initiatives.\nEstablish and maintain appropriate measures for assigned programs, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.\nFacilitation & Learning Experience\nServe as a lead facilitator for talent and leadership development programs, workshops, and cohort-based initiatives.\nDeliver engaging, practical learning experiences for audiences at varying levels across the firm, including senior leaders.\nDemonstrate strong facilitation practice and adapt approach based on audience, context, and learning objectives.\nContribute facilitation expertise to program design, ensuring learning concepts are translated into practical, relevant experiences that participants can apply in their roles.\nSupport and enable others involved in program delivery by sharing facilitation practices, tools, and feedback.\nCollaboration & Stakeholder Partnership\nBuild strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, business leaders, subject matter experts, and partners across the firm.\nCollaborate across Talent Development and with broader People & Culture teams to ensure programs are coordinated, relevant, and aligned to business needs.\nWork effectively across a national, distributed organization, bringing together diverse perspectives and building alignment around shared outcomes.\nListen to stakeholder and participant feedback and translate insights into practical program improvements.\nDemonstrate a client-focused mindset through responsive communication, thoughtful partnership, and consistent follow-through.\nPeople Leadership\nLead and develop one Coordinator, Talent Development, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, development, and performance management.\nProvide clear direction and priorities while creating opportunities for the Coordinator to build capability and take greater ownership.\nModel BDO leadership standards through day-to-day leadership, collaboration, and decision making.\nHow do we define success for your role?\nYou demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration \nYou understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, collaborative, and someone who delivers high-quality work \nYou identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients \nYou share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent \nYou actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace \nYou grow your expertise through learning and professional development\nYour experience and education\n5-7+ 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.\nDemonstrated experience leading talent or leadership development programs from design through delivery and continuous improvement.\nStrong facilitation skills, including experience facilitating leadership development programs and working with senior audiences.\nStrong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups.\nExperience translating broader strategy and business needs into practical learning solutions and program execution.\nPrior experience leading or managing others through direct people leadership, team leadership, or an equivalent role.\nStrong program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, stakeholders, and priorities simultaneously.\nBachelor'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.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAbility to communicate professionally in both French and English.\nExperience working within a national or centralized Talent Development, Learning & Development, or People function.\nExperience within professional services or a similarly complex, stakeholder-driven environment.\nExperience enhancing and scaling development programming across a large, geographically distributed organization.\nFamiliarity with leadership assessments, development frameworks, coaching methodologies, or related talent development tools.\nThe expected range of compensation for this role is $93,000 to $141,000 annually\nWhy BDO?\nOur 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.\nAt 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.\nOur firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:\nWe enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.\nWe help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.\nWe support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.\nWe foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose\nWe encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm\nGiving 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.\nTotal 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.\n\nEveryone 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.\n\nFlexibility: 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.\nOur 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.\nCode of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. 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