Manager, Risk Advisory Services
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Assessing the impact of multi-billion-dollar government programs on the housing sector in Canada as well as assessing the risk of climate change impacting the availability of affordable housing.
- Identifying international best practices in social innovation and finance and assessing the opportunity to leverage these opportunities to support the Canadian arts sector.
- Reviewing economic development supports and funding programs for Indigenous populations in Canada and providing recommendations for opportunities for improvement.
- Lead engagement teams to plan and provide program evaluation services.
- Oversee the review, assessment, and documentation of relevance, effectiveness (performance), and efficiency of programs and initiatives in a wide range of environments.
- Lead and enhance environmental, social, and governance practices for a range of clients.
- Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements.
- Actively assist and support the team in pursuing business development opportunities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and verbal communications.
- Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
- Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
- Manage projects to ensure they are conducted on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
- Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
- Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
- Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.
- 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 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.
- You have completed a master’s or post-graduate degree from a recognized university.
- You have completed or are interested in pursuing your professional designation (e.g., Credentialed Evaluator).
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience in an evaluation setting or other related field.
- You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
- You display strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.
- You can prioritize your workload based on various priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- You possess strong time management skills.
- You can thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
- You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
- You are focused on goals, results, and clients.
- You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
- Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.