Automation Practice Leader

BDO (Nederland); Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Canada is seeking an Automation Practice Leader to drive innovation through automation initiatives. This role involves leading a team, engaging with clients, and utilizing modern automation tools like Microsoft Power Platform to deliver impactful solutions and improve business efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible benefits from day one

Market leading personal time off policy

Wellness initiatives reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and low-code platforms, especially Microsoft Power Platform.
• Proven success in identifying business opportunities and guiding clients through change.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the automation practice.
• Guide clients through their automation journey and oversee project delivery.
• Mentor and coach a team of automation professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Automation Tools

Business Transformation

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Job description

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Automation Practice Leader

Apply locations Toronto - Bay St time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR4667

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 apeople-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO is seeking a strategic, people-centered Automation Practice Leader to drive innovation and business transformation through automation initiatives. This leadership role blends a passion for solving business problems with a strong understanding of modern automation tools such as Microsoft Power Platform. You will lead the development and growth of our automation practice, working across teams to deliver impactful solutions, engage clients, and strengthen our partnership with Microsoft.

You’ll play a vital role in helping organizations embrace automation to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and create meaningful business outcomes—while also mentoring teams and shaping the future of our automation offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Growth

• Champion the vision and strategic direction of BDO’s automation offerings.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and industry teams to identify growth opportunities and shape go-to-market strategies.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, Microsoft partner events, and industry forums to promote thought leadership and BDO’s automation capabilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, prospects, and Microsoft stakeholders.

Client Engagement & Delivery Oversight

• Guide clients through their automation journey, helping them identify use cases and build roadmaps aligned to their business objectives.
• Lead client workshops and discovery sessions to understand business challenges and propose tailored automation solutions.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure alignment with client needs, quality standards, and timelines.
• Provide executive level support during key client interactions and escalations.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and coach a team of automation professionals, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
• Ensure your team has the right skills and resources to deliver client engagements effectively.
• Recruit, onboard, and grow talent to meet increasing demand.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to team members, providing regular feedback and support for development.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your clients’ industries, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe 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 a strong ability to lead with influence, build credibility quickly, and foster trust with clients and internal stakeholders.
• You have proven success in identifying business opportunities, guiding clients through change, and driving technology adoption.
• You have experience with automation and low-code platforms, especially Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Generative AI (GenAI), Agentic AI, Agents, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)).
• You have a comfort communicating value in both business and technical terms, translating automation concepts into real-world impact.
• You have experience managing teams and delivering complex projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• If you have familiarity with key industries in Canada, it is a strong asset.
• If you have any Microsoft Power Platform certifications, this is considered an asset.
• You have a post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.

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

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