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 Are you passionate about transforming complex
information into visually compelling documents and ensuring every proposal looks
polished and professional? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings where
collaboration, creativity, and precision in formatting and design are valued?
Are you seeking a role that combines design expertise, attention to detail, and
the opportunity to drive creative change in client-facing proposals and sales
collateral? If so, the Strategic Pursuit Centre (SPC) at BDO wants to meet you.
This is a replacement role and is an integral part of the SPC, the Proposal
Design Specialist will be responsible for transforming complex information into
visually compelling, client-ready documents that support BDO’s most critical
pursuits. This role combines design expertise, attention to detail, and
collaboration with pursuit teams to deliver creative solutions that drive
proposal success and uphold BDO’s brand standards. Job Responsibilities include:
Design and produce custom proposal and presentation templates, infographics,
illustrations, and other creative deliverables in alignment with BDO’s brand
standards. Collaborate with pursuit teams to conceptualize and implement visual
design ideas that effectively support messaging and solution narratives.
Translate complex ideas and messages into compelling graphics. Develop and
maintain visual assets to promote proposal consistency and efficiency. Format
final deliverables in MS Apps and InDesign to ensure they are client-ready and
suitable for submission. Archive and manage final design files according to
internal documentation protocols. Manage multiple deliverables and projects
simultaneously, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery. Collaborate with the
National Graphics Design Group and contribute to SPC’s initiatives as part of
continuous improvement process. 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 client’s 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 Qualifications
& Requirements: University degree/college certificate in graphic design or
related field with 3-5 years’ experience in graphic design within a marketing or
pursuits team. Highly skilled at MS Applications including Word and PowerPoint
as well as Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, and
InDesign. Proven skills and educational training in typography, layout,
composition, colour theory and information design. Self-starter with strong work
ethic, able to manage own time and take initiative. Ability to work efficiently
and effectively under pressure, developing creative assets and collateral within
tight deadlines. Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable engaging with senior
leaders and cross-functional teams. Strong teamwork and communication skills for
presenting design ideas. Understanding of video production is a plus. Note:
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be asked to provide a
portfolio of related work and complete a technical screening. The expected range
of compensation for this role is $60,000 & $92,000/ year Why BDO? Our
people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100
Employers for 2025. 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. With
your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe
during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note-taking and not
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Privacy Policy | BDO Canada 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. When it comes to
our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions,
and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent
pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience
continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster
inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We
respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be
their most authentic selves.
