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Manager, Learning and Development

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6 Locations
Senior level
6 Locations
Senior level
The Manager of Learning and Development at BDO will work closely with stakeholders to implement learning programs that align with organizational goals. Responsibilities include providing performance consulting, facilitating strategic learning initiatives, and supporting the evaluation of learning interventions. The role emphasizes coaching, collaboration, and fostering an innovative learning environment.
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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

Our National Office in Toronto is looking for a Manager, Learning & Development, to join the Learning and Development team. The incumbent will partner with key stakeholders to support the delivery on the strategic development and implementation of core capability learning programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and standards, and will own the following responsibilities: 

  • Serve as a key learning advisor to business leaders, offering insights and recommendations to support their talent development objectives.
  • Utilize expert-level capabilities in performance consulting and needs analysis to identify gaps and propose effective solutions that enhance core capabilities such as future skills, consulting skills, and business development.
  • Influence business and HR stakeholders with compelling proposals that demonstrate the benefits of learning solutions in achieving performance goals and core capability growth.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive plan aligned with the firm's capability framework and business strategy, emphasizing talent development as a differentiator.
  • Collaborate with the learning design and development team, providing input on business needs, learning needs analysis, and measurement strategies to ensure impactful solutions delivery.
  • Support the establishment of the key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluation metrics to assess the impact of learning interventions on individual and organizational performance.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and career guidance to the L&D team at large, fostering a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Please note this is a 12 month maternity leave contract

How do we define success at BDO?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: we are curious, collaborative, and kind.
  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describes you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

  • You have 10+ years of experience in learning strategy, learning consulting, or performance consulting. Experience within Professional Services Firm in a Consulting industry is preferred but not required.
  • You have 8+ years of practical experience instructional design of blended learning solutions.
  • You have a deep understanding of the modern learning profession and how it adds value to organizations.
  • You have practical experience in designing and implementing measurement strategies for programs of various level of complexity and scope.
  • You have practical experience developing learning solutions using design thinking methodology.
  • You have strong coaching, group facilitation & presentation skills at all levels.
  • You have the ability to collaborate with others and manage a creative development process.
  • You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
  • You have an excellent ability to build relationships and maintain trust with executive level stakeholders.
  • You have deep experience working with and leading teams of learning consultants or instructional designers, or facilitators or subject matter experts.
  • You have a strategic mindset, strong critical thinking and sense-making skills to drive improvement in processes and to continuously develop our learning practices towards a mature state.
  • You are focused on providing an exceptional client experience.
  • You have a learning mindset.
  • CTDP designation is preferred.

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, 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.

Flexibility: 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.

Our 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.

Code 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.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page

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