Auditor/Consultant & Senior Consultant, Third-Party Assurance

BDO Canada LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in Ontario is seeking an Auditor/Consultant & Senior Consultant for Third‑Party Assurance to support our growing client portfolio. This replacement role requires strong communication skills to engage with technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

You will lead third‑party assurance engagements (SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST), evaluate IT security controls, and prepare clear client reports.

Qualifications

• CPA Canada designation required; accounting and IT risk focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; strong client service mindset.
• Experience in third‑party assurance, risk advisory, or IT audit.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support third‑party assurance engagements (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST).
• Evaluate IT security controls, governance, and vendor management.
• Prepare clear, structured client reports and deliverables.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve controls and compliance.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to meet timelines and quality.
• Identify risks in AI systems including data privacy and bias.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

French language

Education

CPA Canada designation (required)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, IT Security, Cyber Security, or related field

CISA or CISSP designation asset

Tools

SOC 1/2 frameworks

ISO 27001

ISO 42001

NIST

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 National Risk Advisory Services practice is seeking an Auditor/Consultant & Senior Consultant, Third-Party Assurance to support our growing client portfolio. This is a replacement role that requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders with clarity, professionalism, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of third-party assurance engagements, including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST, and other security and compliance frameworks.
• Assist in evaluating IT security controls, governance frameworks, business processes, and third-party/vendor management programs.
• Prepare clear, structured reports and client deliverables, ensuring alignment with engagement objectives and client expectations.
• Provide practical recommendations to clients to support control improvements and overall compliance readiness.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines, coordinate information requests, and ensure high-quality client service.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity risks, controls, governance principles, and risk‑management practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of governance policies, standards, risk registers, and control frameworks.
• Assist with cyber and AI risk assessments, control‑gap assessments, and security maturity reviews.
• Identify risks associated with AI systems, including data privacy, security, bias, model reliability, transparency, regulatory compliance, and third‑party AI solutions.
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify opportunities to improve future assignments.
• Contribute to the adoption of digital tools and automation to improve efficiency and consistency across engagements.
• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• You understand your clients’ industries, challenges, and opportunities, and clients describe you as a positive professional who delivers high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery for your clients.
• You contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to support an innovative workplace.

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 clients’ industries, challenges, and opportunities, and clients describe you as a positive professional who delivers high-quality work. You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery for your clients. You contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent. You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to support an innovative workplace.

Your experience and education

• Working towards or planning to work towards CPA Canada’s Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required)
• Working towards or planning to work towards CISA or CISSP designation, or a relevant ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 42001 professional certification, is considered an asset.
• You have 0-2 (Auditor/Consultant) or 2-5 years (Sr. Auditor/Consultant) of professional experience in third-party assurance, risk advisory, consulting, internal audit, external audit, IT audit, or a related field.
• You have completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, IT Security, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork.
• You display strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluency in French is an asset due to frequent communications and interactions by email and phone with English‑speaking clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.
• The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000-$104,000 annually.

Why BDO?

Our 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. At 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. 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. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm 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 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.

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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Everyone 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.

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