Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist

BDO; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the Greater Vancouver Area is seeking a Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist. In this role, you will manage the full cycle recruitment process for entry-level graduates and co-ops while delivering on national campus recruiting initiatives. The ideal candidate has solid recruitment experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with key academic partners. You will play a vital role in enhancing the firm’s brand and image through effective recruitment strategies and campus events.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Market leading personal time off policy

Wellness initiatives reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience planning and facilitating events and presentations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver national campus recruiting initiatives and strategies.
• Manage full cycle student recruitment for entry-level graduates.
• Develop and attend campus recruitment events.
• Collaborate with the Campus Team and key stakeholders.

Skills

Event planning and facilitation

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Campus recruitment experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

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

We are looking for a Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist based in the Greater Vancouver Area to support a designated client group and own the following responsibilities:

• Deliver national campus recruiting initiatives and strategies within your assigned group
• Manage full cycle student recruitment of entry‑level graduates, co‑ops and interns
• Provide an exceptional talent experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Develop, coordinate and attend campus recruitment events
• Develop and leverage relationships with key academic partners inclusive of faculty, career office employees, and students
• Collaborate with the Campus Team to develop, implement and manage National campus recruitment agenda
• Develop and leverage relationships with Firm stakeholders, Group Leadership, HR Advisors and clients. Collaborate on the delivery of the campus program and be an active advisor.
• Elevate the Firm’s image and brand through strategic use of social media and other marketing tools and actively engage in creating content
• Be a proactive leader, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies, championing new initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and idea‑sharing across teams
• Monitor industry and market trends and implement strategies and new innovative ideas to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace
• Travel will be required

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; 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 & 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 experience planning and facilitating events and presentations
• You are a strategic thinker with planning experience
• You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• You have experience building employer brand
• You have superior time management and ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities and interests
• Your have prior experience building and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• You have prior campus recruitment or talent acquisition experience
• You have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of three years’ experience

The expected range of compensation for this role is $74,000 to $112,000 annually

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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