Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services (Ottawa) (Saskatchewan)

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 qualified growth. Opportunity Our Ottawa office is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Evaluation team within the Risk Advisory Services practice in Ottawa. We are seeking an accomplished leader with deep experience in program evaluation, performance measurement, and advisory services. This is a new role, and this individual will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful evaluation work for high‑profile clients, while also contributing to practice growth and business development. Team and clients Our Evaluation team partners with clients across federal, provincial, and municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, and non‑profit organizations to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of programs, policies, and initiatives. Our work helps shape strategic direction and improve outcomes in areas such as housing, arts and culture, climate change, and economic development. Key Responsibilities Lead complex evaluation engagements, overseeing all phases from scoping and methodology design through to reporting and presentation. Develop and apply tailored evaluation frameworks to assess program performance, impact, and opportunities for improvement. Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and provide technical oversight to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables. Advise senior management officials and executive teams, synthesizing evidence into clear, actionable recommendations. Engage in business development efforts, including proposal writing, client outreach, and contributing to thought leadership on evaluation and performance measurement. Mentor and coach team members, building evaluation expertise and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture. Advance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, applying evaluation methods to assess and improve sustainability and equity outcomes. Use data analytics and digital tools to enhance the rigor and insightfulness of evaluations. Sample engagements Assessing the impact of multi‑billion‑dollar government programs on the housing sector in Canada as well as assessing the risk of climate change impacting the availability of affordable housing. Identifying international best practices in social innovation and finance and assessing the opportunity to leverage these opportunities to support the Canadian arts sector. Reviewing economic development supports and funding programs for Indigenous populations in Canada and providing recommendations for opportunities for improvement. Success criteria You are seen as a trusted advisor by clients, bringing insight, professionalism, and measurable impact to your work. You demonstrate BDO’s core values – Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration – through every engagement. You inspire and lead high‑performing teams, investing in their development and celebrating their success. You contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and cutting-edge workplace. You actively support the firm’s digital transformation and ESG strategy. Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, social sciences, or a related field; a master’s or post‑graduate degree is considered an asset. Designation as a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or equivalent, or willingness to pursue one. 8–10+ years of progressive experience in program evaluation, value‑for‑money audits, and/or performance measurement projects. Experience with evaluation methods, logic models, performance frameworks, and outcome measurement. Strong consulting acumen, including proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship management. Exceptional communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation – with experience reporting to senior leadership. Project and team management expertise, with a proven ability to lead complex, multi‑stakeholder projects. Eligible for Government of Canada security clearance. Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset. Compensation The expected range of compensation for this role is $123,000 – $153,000 per annum. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prhv0