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
BDO Canada is looking for a Project Specialist to join the Assurance team in our Calgary office and own the following responsibilities:
Act as a primary contact for clients on project matters, ensuring effective communication, timely updates, and a seamless experience throughout each engagement.
Oversee and manage the lifecycle of Assurance-related projects from initiation through completion, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
Collaborate with the Assurance team to provide tailored support to clients, ensuring high standards of service quality, accuracy, and responsiveness.
Liaise with various teams within the firm, ensuring that each project has the resources and support needed to meet client needs and comply with regulatory requirements.
Identify areas for improvement in the project management workflow, assisting the team in implementing more efficient practices and tools.
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and track key milestones to keep all stakeholders informed on progress.
Address client queries and project challenges proactively, working closely with assurance professionals to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Support the Assurance team in identifying and mitigating potential risks within client engagements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage project invoicing.
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
You understand your clients' 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, and 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 hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
2+ years of experience in project management within a client-facing role in a professional services or accounting environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and convey complex information effectively.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM systems
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Understanding of Assurance services is a strong asset.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars— Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
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.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive…