Senior Specialist, Leadership Development

BDO (Nederland); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Specialist in Leadership Development to enhance organizational capabilities through innovative training programs. The ideal candidate has significant experience in learning and development, proven project management skills, and a commitment to driving positive results in a collaborative environment. This role involves working with various stakeholders to implement strategies for leadership growth and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Wellness initiatives reimbursement

Personal time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development or related field.
• Ability to coordinate and enhance large-scale learning programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver leadership development programs.
• Manage project timelines and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure quality of processes and deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Workday

Job description

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Senior Specialist, Leadership Development

Apply locations Toronto - Wellington St time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id JR4822

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

Our National Office in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Leadership Development to join the Talent & Culture team and contribute meaningfully to high-impact programs that build leadership capability across the firm.

Project Management and Program support

• Our team designs and delivers programs that elevate key skills, behaviors, and mindsets of leaders across the firm. The person in this role will work closely with each Program Manager to plan and execute these programs.
• Set project timelines, milestones and communication plans and ensure timely execution of deliverables; own the project tracking, flag risks, delays, etc.
• Support the development and delivery of communications (to participants, key stakeholders, etc.) and materials for participants and facilitators; support as “producer” for virtual sessions.
• Conduct lessons learned for continuous improvement, track and measure KPI (see Data Management and Reporting, below).

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Our programs involve diverse internal and external stakeholder groups. The person in this role will communicate regularly and proactively to align and coordinate with key partners.
• Communicate with and actively support program participants, facilitators and other stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with internal Centres of Excellence (e.g., HRA’s, translation team, data team).
• Act as the primary liaison between the Leadership Development team and vendors.

Process and Quality Assurance & Optimization

• We value attention to detail, accuracy, and continuous improvement. The person in this role will play a key part in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our processes and deliverables.
• Review templates, materials, reports, and folders for accuracy, and manage document access control.
• Recommend improvements to processes and materials (e.g., 360 assessment reports, presentations).

Data Management and Reporting

• Our team relies on well-organized, accurate data to measure impact and inform decision-making. This role will support the management, analysis, and reporting of data across platforms including Power BI, SuccessFinder, Workday, and Excel.
• Analyze pulse survey and assessment data for measurement and reporting purposes.
• Track and report on participant data and completion status in Excel and Workday.
• Review and manage updates to the SuccessFinder Dashboard.
• Maintain and update the Leadership Development Power BI Dashboard.
• Assist with the preparation of impact reports that include analytical insights.

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

We recognize that great candidates may bring different and diverse experience and capabilities. The following qualifications will set you up for success in this role:

Experience in Learning & Development, Talent, or Professional Services environments

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, Talent Management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to coordinate, support and contribute to enhancing large-scale learning programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Demonstrated project management capabilities

• Skilled in organizing timelines, tracking deliverables, and managing risks.
• Experienced in coordinating across multiple internal and external stakeholders, communicates clearly.
• Brings a proactive mindset and works effectively with minimal supervision.

Attention to detail and process optimization

• Strong focus on accuracy across templates, communications, and reports.
• Continuously seeks ways to improve the quality and efficiency of work.
• Applies a structured, process-minded approach to content and documentation.

Comfort with data and digital tools

• Proficient in Excel as well as dashboards such as Power BI, SuccessFinder, and Workday.
• Comfortable analyzing and summarizing data for reporting, storytelling and decision-making.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Builds trust through clear, proactive communication.
• Tailors communications to suit different audiences and contexts.
• Collaborates effectively within a high-performing team, balances asserting own needs/interests with understanding and accommodating the needs of others.

Other relevant experience and education

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Learning & Development, Organizational Development, HR, Communications).
• Experience with psychometric and/or leadership assessments tools (e.g., behavioral assessments, 360 assessments) is an asset.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner) is an asset.
• Interest in or experience applying DEI and future-of-work principles in L&D.

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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