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About the Role

BDO's National Business Resilience Team is seeking a Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory to provide crisis management guidance and services to clients across various sectors. This new role involves contributing to business development activities and delivering high-quality consulting services with an all-hazard and integrated crisis management approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consulting services with an all-hazard and integrated crisis management approach, covering risk analyses, audits, emergency preparedness, response, business impact analysis, continuity, IT disaster recovery, crisis communication, briefings, training, and testing.
• Build and deliver strategic and operational solutions to align client requirements, objectives, and needs.
• Engage all levels of employees and stakeholders in the crisis management solution.
• Transfer knowledge, ensure project management success, and lead client engagements.
• Build lasting relationships and develop business with new clients, while maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Contribute to achieving agreed-upon goals for targeted industry sectors.
• Participate in the evolution of BDO’s intellectual capital for the practice.
• Develop business continuity plans, including business impact analyses (BIAs), business continuity plan (BCP) development, and tabletop exercises.

Requirements

• University diploma, preferably in risk management, emergency management, business administration, or a related field.
• Background in military, police, or fire services (any critical services).
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years as a consultant or with relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years in one or a combination of the targeted industries: Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Public Sector, Manufacturing & Distribution, Not-For-Profit, and Real Estate.
• Knowledge of risk analysis, emergency preparedness and response, and business continuity approaches, standards, and regulations.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
• Verifiable track record in targeted industries, including relationship building.
• Professional designation (ABCP, CBCP, MBCI, or equivalent) preferred; candidates actively working toward a designation will be considered.
• Membership in risk management, emergency management, and/or business continuity organizations is an asset.
• Candidates with transferable backgrounds such as military, policing, or public safety are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing skills for client deliverables (reports, plans, procedures).
• Familiarity with business continuity and crisis management frameworks, including DRI International Professional Practices, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, and tabletop exercise design and facilitation.
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple concurrent engagements.

Skills

• Crisis management
• Risk analysis
• Emergency preparedness
• Business continuity planning
• Business impact analysis (BIAs)
• Business continuity plan (BCP) development
• Tabletop exercises
• IT disaster recovery
• Crisis communication
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Writing skills
• Independent work
• Managing multiple engagements

Location

• Virtual
• Client site
• Office

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Consultant
• 3-5 years

Education Level

• University diploma
• Professional designation preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $68,000-$104,000 annually

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation
• Comprehensive benefits from day one
• Flexible personal time off policy
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives

About the Company

• BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with its people and clients, providing exceptional service and trusted advice.
• BDO offers an award-winning, people-first environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth.
• BDO has been recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026.
• BDO's people experience is guided by three core pillars: Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next.
• BDO supports employee success through engagement in change and evolution, opportunities for learning and development, support for personal goals, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• BDO encourages innovation and forward thinking.
• BDO is actively involved in communities by supporting local charity initiatives and staff events.
• BDO's Code of Conduct sets clear standards for business conduct, reflecting shared values and commitments.
• BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, but human decision-making remains paramount.

Equal Opportunity

• BDO is committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully, and succeed without barriers.
• BDO fosters a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging.
• BDO recognizes and celebrates unique experiences, identities, and perspectives.
• BDO's application process is inclusive and accessible, and accommodations can be provided upon request.