Consultant, Data, Analytics & AI

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

Our Toronto office is looking for a Consultant to join its Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice within Financial Advisory Services. This role sits at the intersection of business, data, analytics and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with business acumen and client facing skills to help organizations solve complex problems, improve decision making and adopt modern data and AI enabled ways of working. This is a new role.

The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, technically strong and comfortable learning and applying new technologies. Using modern AI tools effectively is an expected part of day to day work. The candidate should be able to use AI to improve research, analysis, coding, problem solving, documentation and solution development, while applying professional judgment and validating outputs. 

As part of the team, you will support client and stakeholder needs while helping organizations advance their data, analytics and AI capabilities. You will translate complex business and financial requirements into practical technical solutions and communicate technical concepts in a way that is accessible to business stakeholders. 

Responsibilities 

•  Work with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business problems, define analytical requirements and translate them into practical data, analytics and AI solutions. 

•  Apply business analytics to research, analyze and interpret complex information, identify meaningful patterns and develop actionable insights and strategic recommendations. 

•  Identify opportunities where AI, automation or advanced analytics can improve existing business processes, analytical workflows or client solutions. 

•  Design, prototype and implement AI enabled solutions and workflows where appropriate, including solutions using large language models, APIs, structured prompting, retrieval based approaches, workflow automation and other emerging AI technologies. 

•  Develop analytics applications, reporting solutions and decision support tools using Power BI, Tableau and other visualization or analytics technologies. 

•  Work hands on with data using SQL, Python, Power Query, Excel and related technologies to extract, transform, integrate, analyze and validate structured and unstructured data. 

•  Design, build and maintain scalable data transformation and ETL processes that support analytics, reporting, AI applications and business decision making. 

•  Apply statistical analysis, machine learning and other analytical techniques where appropriate, and translate technical outputs into practical business insights and usable tools. 

•  Develop KPIs, metrics, analytical frameworks and data models that enable organizations to monitor performance and make more informed decisions. 

•  Assess data quality, identify gaps or inconsistencies and apply appropriate validation and quality control procedures before information is used for analytical or AI driven decision making. 

•  Collaborate with clients to define project requirements through interviews, workshops, research and data analysis, and contribute to project plans, timelines and implementation approaches. 

•  Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clients, and other teams to support the successful implementation and adoption of data and AI solutions. 

•  Communicate analytical findings and technical concepts clearly through presentations, reports, dashboards and other client ready deliverables. 

•  Stay current on developments in analytics, artificial intelligence and data technologies, and proactively evaluate how new capabilities can be applied to client and internal business problems. 

•  Apply responsible AI practices, including appropriate consideration of data privacy, confidentiality, security, accuracy, explainability and human oversight when using AI technologies. 

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 develop a strong understanding of your clients' industries, business models, challenges and opportunities. 

•  You combine strong technical execution with practical business thinking rather than treating analytics or technology as an end in itself. 

•  You are comfortable working directly with data and technology and can independently investigate, troubleshoot and solve technical problems. 

•  You critically evaluate analytical and AI generated outputs rather than accepting results without appropriate validation. 

•  You communicate complex analytical and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. 

•  You identify opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of client delivery through data, automation, analytics and AI. 

•  You consistently produce high quality, accurate and well structured work. 

•  You actively contribute ideas, share knowledge and support the development of the team's data, analytics and AI capabilities. 

•  You continuously grow your expertise through learning, experimentation and professional development. 

Your experience and education 

•  A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or a related quantitative field. 

•  Approximately 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, business analytics, technology consulting or a related field.  

•  Strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with business acumen and an interest in understanding how organizations operate. 

•  Strong hands on proficiency with SQL and Python or R. 

•  Strong proficiency with Power BI or comparable business intelligence and visualization technologies. 

•  Strong proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Power Query and other data transformation technologies. 

•  Demonstrated ability to manipulate, analyze and validate complex datasets using a combination of SQL, Python, Excel and analytical tools. 

•  Practical experience using generative AI tools to support professional work, with an understanding of how to structure effective prompts, provide appropriate context, evaluate responses and validate outputs. 

•  Familiarity with large language models and modern AI concepts, including prompt design, APIs, retrieval augmented generation, AI agents or workflow automation. Deep specialization in all of these areas is not required, but candidates should demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and apply new AI technologies. 

•  Familiarity with analytical development practices such as version control, reusable code, documentation, testing and quality assurance is considered an asset. 

•  Experience with cloud data or AI platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud is considered an asset. 

•  Exposure to financial fundamentals, financial analysis or financial modeling is considered an asset. 

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to business audiences. 

•  Comfortable working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, present findings and build trusted relationships. 

•  Strong initiative and the ability to independently investigate unfamiliar problems, learn new technologies and propose practical solutions. 

•  Motivated, detail oriented, rigorous and comfortable working in a fast moving consulting environment. 

•  An interest in the continued development of data, analytics and artificial intelligence, with a demonstrated willingness to continuously learn as technologies and methodologies evolve. 

The compensation range for this role is $60,000-$90,000 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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