12 Oct
BDO Canada
Canada
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 Consultant who will provide strategic analytical advice and leads projects in data analytics, reporting, data science, applied research, and machine learning. This role involves managing data and developing performance measures and supporting senior management with insights into performance and outcomes.
Major Responsibilities:
Data Analytics and Research
• Perform on-demand, large-scale exploratory and targeted data research and analysis using Implement detailed plans and recommend policies/procedures regarding program-specific requirements.
• Conduct research into assigned areas, considering field developments, corporate policies, legislation, and initiatives by other government levels.
• Perform data analysis, develop performance measures, and create decision support information from operational systems, surveys, and third-party data sources.
• Lead and implement data mining projects, including trends analysis and the development of programs and queries for performance-related metrics.
• Develop service standards and performance measures.
• Develop, maintain, and implement data management, deployment, and use strategy for the division with a focus on employing existing data assets in new ways and leveraging novel, dynamic data sources for evidence-based decision-making.
Program Development and Management
• Prioritize and oversee business intelligence program development, integrating data to support performance management, case management, and outcome reporting.
• Provide recommendations that contribute to divisional/City initiatives and the effective use of human, fiscal, and IT assets and services.
• Prepare reports for management on changes in business technology solutions, methods, and processes, including staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Support senior management in interpreting performance/outcome data and developing measures to support strategic objectives.
People Leadership & Relationship Management
• Lead and supervise a team, providing training in data gathering, use, and analytics.
• Foster successful relationships with divisional staff and partners through consultation, mediation, and communication.
• Develop and implement data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination strategies with partners.
Key Qualifications
Educational and Professional Background
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Management) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Considerable experience leading projects in data analytics, reporting, data science, applied research, machine learning, or a related field.
Data Management and Technical Expertise
• Considerable experience managing data within the Microsoft SQL Server environment and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Considerable experience leading BI and Data governance projects, with a strong focus on data quality, metadata management, and business intelligence (analytical data processing strategies, standards, policies, and best practices).
• Proficiency in AI skills is a valuable asset for this position.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to evaluate information, identify and analyze issues, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage high-volume workflows, and oversee numerous projects simultaneously.
Leadership and Communication Skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal,
and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and business audiences and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed approach, with a keen attention to detail and organization.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail and organization.
• Political acuity with knowledge/leadership in gover
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. 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.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
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