Bilingual Event Specialist

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

We are looking for a Bilingual Events Specialist to join our Events and Sponsorship team and own the following responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of internal and market-facing events, with a focus on events in Quebec and Ottawa.
• Develop event plans and recommendations to meet business goals
• Own the implementation of the workback schedule and production/run of show plans
• Ensure the successful completion of event tasks through close collaboration with the team, including:
  • Venue sourcing
  • Provide onsite event execution and day-of support to virtual, hybrid and in-person events
  • Day-to-day liaison with event stakeholders
  • Develop and track key dates and milestones to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
  • Oversee room set-ups and floor plan creation
  • Plan and execute audio visual requirements
  • Coordinate catering arrangements and menu selection
  • Set up and maintain event registration as needed
  • In-person and virtual registration platform set up for internal and market-facing events
  • Invoice processing and budget reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Develop, maintain and update event templates to support the delivery of a consistent and effective event experience
• Conduct regular audits of event processes and tools to identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide training and support to team members on marketing processes and tools
• Identify opportunities for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Support other projects related to events as required
• Work in the office at least once a week to support in-office duties, and as needed to support in-office events
• Travel to meetings and events in person locally on a regular basis.
• Travel to events across Canada (approximately 10% of the role)

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 clients’ 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
   

Your experience and education

• 5+ years of working experience in events and/or hospitality
• Bilingual in English and French is required due to the frequent and complex contact with our English-speaking partners and clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, and the need to draft documents in English, knowledge of English is essential for this position.
• Creative, autonomous and self-starting, and highly accountable
• Strong project coordination skills (planning, scheduling, managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines)
• Calm, flexible and creative problem solver, including when faced with onsite modifications and issues
• Clear and detail-oriented communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, with an ability to build strong relations with all levels of the firm and work in a cross-team environment
• Experience managing and meeting timelines
• Strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and most common digital tools
• Experience with RingCentral, Microsoft Teams, or Swoogo is an asset
• Be able to travel to meetings and events in person locally on a regular basis
• Be able to travel to events in locations across Canada in some instances

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.

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