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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. 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.\nBDO 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.\nMore information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here:\nPrivacy Policy | BDO Canada\nReady to make your mark at BDO? 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