Administrative Professional, Personal Debt Solutions

BDO Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada seeks an Administrative Professional for its Personal Debt Solutions team in Peterborough. The role involves managing court documents, liaising with external professionals, and ensuring compliance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Candidates should exhibit strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Highly organized and capable of managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread court reports and legal documents.
• Liaise with legal professionals and court representatives.
• Organize and maintain digital files according to confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education with a legal background

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 BDO office is looking for an Administrative Professional to join the Personal Debt Solutions team in-office. You will support our Centre of Excellence by assisting clients in fulfilling their obligations under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and own the following responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing, formatting, and proofreading court reports and other legal documents.
• Liaise effectively with internal staff and external parties, including legal professionals and court representatives.
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely submission of reports and documentation.
• Organize and maintain digital files in compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate with management to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently.
• Support the preparation of court documents for hearings, meetings, and filings.
• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling, email correspondence, and data entry.
  
  
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective delivery service 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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to liaise effectively with staff and outside parties.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Post-secondary education with a legal background is an asset but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in Insolvency or Personal Debt Solutions, particularly with the Toronto Bankruptcy Court, is an asset but not required.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills in time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
  
  
  

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.

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