Manager, Business Resilience

BDO’s National Business Resilience practice is hiring for a Manager, Business Resilience. This new delivery leadership role leads and delivers high‑quality consulting engagements using an all‑hazards, integrated approach across risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity, IT disaster recovery, crisis and emergency management, crisis communications, and training, testing, and exercises.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex business resilience engagements end to end, including BCM program development, business impact analyses, business continuity & disaster recovery plans, crisis management frameworks, emergency management plans, and climate risk & 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.

Manage Client Relationships

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.

Lead and Develop the Team

Manage, coach, and mentor consultants and senior consultants, maximizing their potential and supporting their professional growth.

Create a working environment that promotes learning, collaboration, and a strong team culture.

Support resourcing and capacity planning across engagements.

Contribute to Practice Growth

Contribute to business development through proposal development, client pursuits, and identifying opportunities within existing engagements.

Support the continued build‑out of the national Business Resilience practice.

Success Metrics

Consistently deliver high‑quality work that clients describe as professional, insightful, and impactful.

Lead engagements and teams that deliver on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

Contribute to an inclusive, engaging environment that develops and retains talent.

Actively adopt and champion AI and digital tools to drive efficiency, innovation, and higher‑quality solutions.

Grow your expertise through continuous learning and professional development.

Experience and Education

University degree, preferably in risk, emergency management, business, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practitioner in business continuity, emergency management, crisis management, or business resilience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience managing engagements and teams in the mentioned areas.

Experience delivering across target industries:
Financial Services, Public Sector, Energy & Natural Resources, Manufacturing & Distribution, Not‑for‑Profit, and Real Estate.

Experience supporting a professional services firm in building an advisory practice, including proposals, client pursuits, and the sales process (asset).

Professional designations preferred: MBCP, CBCP, CBCI, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.

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 work streams and stakeholders.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Background in the military, police, fire, or other critical‑service or emergency‑response fields is a strong asset.

Comfort and demonstrated experience using AI and digital tools to enhance research, analysis, and delivery.

Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Government of Canada security clearance or ability to qualify is an asset.

Compensation range : $88,000–$134,000 annually.

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