Manager, Business Resilience

BDO • Mississauga, ON

2d • CA$88,000 - CA$134,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BDO's Business Resilience team is expanding, and we are seeking a Manager, Business Resilience to join our National Business Resilience practice. This is a new delivery leadership role within a rapidly growing national practice. As Manager, you will be responsible for leading and executing high-quality consulting engagements. This will involve an all-hazards, integrated approach covering risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity, IT disaster recovery, crisis and emergency management, crisis communications, and training, testing, and exercises. You will manage client engagements from start to finish, lead and mentor a team of consultants, and ensure the consistent, high-quality delivery of work that propels the practice forward.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in a risk, emergency management, business, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practitioner in business continuity, emergency management, crisis management, or business resilience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing engagements and teams in the mentioned areas.
• Experience delivering across one or more target industries: Financial Services, Public Sector, Energy and Natural Resources, Manufacturing and Distribution, Not-for-Profit, and Real Estate.
• Knowledge of business continuity, emergency management, and risk standards and regulations (ISO 22301, CSA Z1600, ISO 22317, DRII, BCI).
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to anticipate and resolve issues, manage budgets, and coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a professional services firm in building an advisory practice, including proposals, client pursuits, and the sales process, is an asset.
• Professional designations preferred: MBCP, CBCP, CBCI, MBCI, or ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.
• A background in the military, police, fire, or other critical-service or emergency-response fields is a strong asset. The leadership, discipline, and judgment under pressure developed in those environments translate powerfully into business resilience work.
• Comfort and demonstrated experience using AI and digital tools to enhance research, analysis, and delivery is a strong asset. We are an AI-forward practice that actively integrates these tools into our work.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Government of Canada security clearance or the ability to qualify is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex business resilience engagements end to end, including BCM program development, business impact analyses, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, crisis management frameworks, emergency management plans, and climate risk and resiliency assessments.
• Facilitate workshops, tabletop exercises, and full-scale simulations with client stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Develop and apply methodologies, tools, and templates aligned with ISO 22301, CSA Z1600, ISO 22317, DRII Professional Practices, and BCI Good Practice Guidelines.
• Actively use AI and digital tools to accelerate research, synthesis, proposal development, and client deliverables, and help embed an AI-forward, innovative approach across the practice.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and on budget.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement.
• Execute client service plans for complex engagements in close collaboration with the practice lead and engagement partners.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to add value across the engagement.
• Manage, coach, and mentor consultants and senior consultants, maximizing their potential and supporting their professional growth.
• Take a leadership role in creating a working environment that promotes learning, collaboration, and a strong team culture.
• Support resourcing and capacity planning across engagements.
• Contribute to business development through proposal development, client pursuits, and identifying opportunities within existing engagements, as directed by the practice lead.
• Support the continued build-out of the national Business Resilience practice.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market leading personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Support for local and national charity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager