Insolvency Analyst - Personal Debt Solutions Team

BDO Canada LLP; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant within the Personal Debt Solutions team in Halifax. You will draft client correspondence, enter documents into the insolvency database, and support the local team with daily tasks in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and strong written and verbal communication, with opportunities to grow professionally and gain exposure to digital tools and client-facing processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must liaise well with staff and outside parties.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Post-secondary education is an asset but not required.
• Previous Insolvency/Personal Debt Solutions experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting documents, letters, and correspondence to clients.
• Accurately enter documents into internal systems creating formal documents in the insolvency database.
• Support Personal Debt Solutions team and coordinate with local staff.
• Community outreach and use of social media to promote services.

Skills

Communication skills

Liaison with staff/third parties

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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

• Drafting documents, letters, and various correspondence to clients
• Accurately enter documents into internal systems creating formal documents in the insolvency database
• Various other duties to assist the Personal Debt Solutions department as required including working with the local team and others within the organization
• Community outreach and use of social media to promote personal debt solutions offerings

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 are focused on effective delivery service to your clients. You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attract 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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to liaise well with staff and outside parties
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Post-secondary education considered an asset but not a requirement
• Previous Insolvency/Personal Debt Solutions experience considered an asset but not a requirement
• Ability to stay organized within a busy work environment
• Ability to support high-level management demands with strong attention to detail
• Deadline and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Why BDO?

BDO is a firm 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. 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. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada