Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA)
About this role
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
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility, the Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) supports the development, implementation, coordination, and ongoing administration of DEIA initiatives across the organization. This is for an existing vacancy and will provide project coordination, event logistics, data analysis and reporting, research, and administrative support to enable the successful delivery of the team's priorities.
The Specialist works independently on assigned projects, coordinates activities across internal business partners, cross-functional teams, and external partners, and manages multiple competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of DEIA initiatives, programs, and projects to support the organization's DEIA strategy.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and documentation to ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines.
- Coordinate activities and deliverables with internal business partners, cross-functional teams, and external partners to support the successful execution of DEIA initiatives.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and follow up on outstanding activities to support the timely completion of deliverables.
Team and Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and operational support to the DEIA team.
- Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting logistics, and supporting materials.
- Prepare meeting minutes, document decisions, maintain action logs, and follow up with team members to monitor the completion of assigned action items.
- Process expense reports, invoices, and purchase requests, and support budget tracking and reconciliation.
- Maintain team documentation, shared resources, and records to support effective team operations.
- Draft, update, and maintain content for the DEIA intranet site and other internal communications, as required.
Event Coordination
- Coordinate the planning and logistics for DEIA webcasts, learning sessions, awareness campaigns, employee engagement activities, and other DEIA-related events.
- Liaise with internal business partners, cross-functional teams, and external partners to coordinate event logistics, communications, technology requirements, registrations, materials, and post-event activities.
- Develop event timelines and monitor deliverables to ensure activities are completed on schedule.
Reporting and Data Analysis
- Collect, validate, analyze, and report on DEIA metrics to measure progress, identify trends, and support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data sets using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Analyze data to identify trends, provide insights, and support continuous improvement of DEIA programs and initiatives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for leaders, business partners, and internal teams.
- Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of data.
Research
- Conduct research on DEIA leading practices, legislation, emerging trends, and benchmarking opportunities.
- Analyze research findings and provide recommendations to support the continuous improvement of DEIA initiatives.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with business units, corporate functions, and cross-functional teams to support the planning and implementation of DEIA initiatives.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal business partners to support the successful delivery of DEIA priorities.
- Support the communication and promotion of DEIA initiatives across the organization.
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, collaborative, and someone who delivers 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 2-3 years experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, human resources, project coordination, or a related function.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Microsoft Excel skills with experience creating reports, analyzing data, and developing dashboards or data sets.
- Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to support business decisions.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with business partners and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles and leading practices.
- Experience coordinating events, managing budgets or expenses, and supporting project administration is considered an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
The expected range of compensation for this role is $60,000 to $92,000 annually
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 environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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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