Senior Manager - KBS Learning & Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. KPMG Canada scores B on the Alion truth index.
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high-quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best - measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up-in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.
The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) develops firm standards and guidance relating to financial and sustainability reporting, audit and assurance, securities and engagement performance quality matters; provides technical guidance to engagement teams on engagement- specific issues; develops and disseminates specific guidance on emerging technical, professional and quality issues; and assists with firm and individual issues pertaining to compliance with regulatory and professional standards including supporting teams in the performance of quality engagements.
As a Senior Manager with DPP, you will be focused on initiatives designed to drive the consistent performance of high-quality audit and assurance engagements and supporting our audit practice nationally.
What you will do
- Collaborate with others in DPP and the business to identify quality risks and develop and design processes, training, support resources to address the gaps.
- Lead facilitator for delivery of training courses virtually and in-person as required.
- Develop measurement framework to assess knowledge and competency of professional services personnel and develop tools for measurement where applicable.
- Support the DPP Audit and Risk with Audit Quality Initiatives where needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to advance integration of specialists in the audit, developing processes, tools, and training including delivery of training where required.
- Developing, updating, and delivering training sessions, where applicable.
- Developing, enhancing, and maintaining Canadian content related.
- Collaborate on other ad hoc audit quality projects as required.
What you bring to the role
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the audit practice.
- CPA Designation or equivalent education.
- Dedication and strong work effort.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Drive to achieve high standards of service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excels at delivering presentations to variety of audiences.
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in groups.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude, self-starter and self-motivated.
- Must display good judgment.
KPMG Ontario Region pay range information
The expected base salary range for this position is $119,000 to $169,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $110,500 to $165,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
- Collaborate with others in DPP and the business to identify quality risks and develop and design processes, training, support resources to address the gaps.
- Lead facilitator for delivery of training courses virtually and in-person as required.
- Develop measurement framework to assess knowledge and competency of professional services personnel and develop tools for measurement where applicable.
- Support the DPP Audit and Risk with Audit Quality Initiatives where needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to advance integration of specialists in the audit, developing processes, tools, and training including delivery of training where required.
- Developing, updating, and delivering training sessions, where applicable.
- Developing, enhancing, and maintaining Canadian content related.
- Collaborate on other ad hoc audit quality projects as required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the audit practice.
- CPA Designation or equivalent education.
- Dedication and strong work effort.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Drive to achieve high standards of service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excels at delivering presentations to variety of audiences.
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in groups.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude, self-starter and self-motivated.
- Must display good judgment.
KPMG Ontario Region pay range information
The expected base salary range for this position is $119,000 to $169,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $110,500 to $165,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best