Resource Optimization Coordinator

BDO; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Resource Management Coordinator to join the Montreal team. You will lead scheduling, workforce planning, and staff allocation to support client engagements.

You will develop a skills database, monitor utilization, and produce regular reports using Excel, while collaborating with local and national Resourcing teams to drive efficient engagement delivery. Ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 0–2 years' experience, plus bilingual English/French communication to liaise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, HR, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual English/French due to frequent contact with partners and clients in Quebec.
• 0-2+ years of experience in resource management, project management, or related field.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling functions for the client including proactive workforce planning and resolving conflicts.
• Optimize project engagements using available resources to improve utilization.
• Monitor resource utilization and provide regular reports to upper management.
• Develop understanding of staff skillsets to best allocate staff for client needs and growth.
• Develop and maintain a database of resource skills and experience for quick allocation decisions.
• Administer the resource management database with daily scheduling and updates via Teams and other channels.
• Forecast and analyze data and create robust reporting in Excel on hires, attrition, promotions, chargeability and utilization.
• Collaborate with local and national teams to implement best resourcing practices.
• Attend regular resourcing meetings and challenge requests against engagement metrics.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and resources to address issues.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/HR/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BDO Canada is seeking a Resource Management Coordinator to join the Montreal team. You will lead scheduling, workforce planning, and staff allocation to support client engagements.

You will develop a skills database, monitor utilization, and produce regular reports using Excel, while collaborating with local and national Resourcing teams to drive efficient engagement delivery. Ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 0–2 years' experience, plus bilingual English/French communication to liaise