Insolvency Counsellor, Personal Debt Solutions

BDO Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking an Insolvency Counsellor for Personal Debt Solutions, responsible for assisting clients during their insolvency processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, perform BIA counseling, and engage in community outreach. This role emphasizes a people-first culture which supports personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits from day one

Market-leading personal time off policy

Wellness reimbursement initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Insolvency or Credit Counseling.
• Excellent communication skills to engage clients.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist debtors and creditors regarding bankruptcies and proposals.
• Conduct BIA Counselling on budgeting and credit rebuilding.
• Ensure client compliance during insolvency process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Digital strategy adoption

Education

CAIRP Practical course on Insolvency Counseling

Relevant degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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 BDO Canada Offices are looking for

• Assist debtors and creditors, both in person and virtually, as it relates to bankruptcies and proposals
• Perform BIA Counselling covering topics including budgeting & credit rebuilding
• Review files/documents for review with client to ensure compliance with duties under their insolvency filing
• Community outreach, business development and presentations
  
  
  

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 Canada Offices are looking for Insolvency Counsellors to join the Personal Debt Solutions team in-office and own the following responsibilities:

• Assist debtors and creditors, both in person and virtually, as it relates to bankruptcies and proposals
• Perform BIA Counselling covering topics including budgeting & credit rebuilding
• Review files/documents for review with client to ensure compliance with duties under their insolvency filing
• Community outreach, business development and presentations
  
  
  

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 client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client 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 & 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

• Successful completion of CAIRP Practical course on Insolvency Counseling
• Two or more years of relevant work experience in an Insolvency or Credit Counseling or other relevant areas
• Great interpersonal skills to deal with team members, debtors, and creditors
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to respond to different situations
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A team player who can also work independently
  
  
  

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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