Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why BDO Canada LLP was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):
- BDO Canada LLP maintains a flexible time off program, providing employees with 25 paid days off annually for vacation, illness, or personal matters, and an additional five office closure days to allow employees to enjoy an extended break
- BDO Canada LLP hosted a dedicated talent week to encourage ongoing learning and development, covering topics such as generative AI, building resilience, and diversity, equity and inclusion -- the firm also offers employees opportunities to broaden their horizons through short- or long-term international assignments
- BDO Canada LLP manages the unique "Do What You Love" program that offers taxable reimbursements of $1,000 to $1,350 for personal activities, including travel expenses, concert or sporting event tickets, recreational admissions, cooking classes, dining experiences, spa visits and more

Employees at BDO Canada LLP participate in Hoopfest, a fundraising event hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Employees at BDO Canada LLP participate in Hoopfest, a fundraising event hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Employees at BDO Canada LLP participate in Hoopfest, a fundraising event hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada
Employer Background
Industry | Accounting |
Established in Canada | 1921 |
Parent company | BDO Global |
Parent company head office | Brussels, Belgium |
Major Canadian locations | Windsor ON, St. John's NL, Charlottetown PE, Halifax NS, Montréal QC, Ottawa ON, Woodstock ON, Stratford ON, Hamilton ON, London ON, Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,483 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 369 |
Full-time employees worldwide | 115,661 |
Workforce engaged on a contract basis | 6.7% |
Average age of employees in Canada | 38 years |
Longest serving employee | 48 years |
Work Environment Rating: B
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station |
Onsite workplace features | workplace features a live moss wall and abundant plant life on all floors, bistro-style kitchen with a walk-out to the terrace as well as kitchenettes and lounges on each floor, indoor pergola seating space with sound-reducing dome chairs and casual couches, quiet rooms, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio, discounts at local restaurants |
Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, music, television |
Onsite cafeteria | healthy menus, shower facilities |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B
Employee social committee name | BDO Social Committee (est. 2005) |
Past social events | in-person and virtual holiday celebrations, virtual Pride celebration |
Cultural aspects | dress-for-your-day policy, music while working, employee sports teams |
Employee communications | intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media |
Other in-house communications | Strictly Social groups to connect employees who share interests (such as music, reading, cooking, gaming, and fitness), firm-wide webcasts, CEO vlogs |
Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B
Outside salary surveys | participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months |
Employee salary reviews | individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options |
Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $12,500) for some positions |
Signing bonuses | available for some positions |
Additional financial benefits | year-end bonuses for some employees, corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted home insurance, discounted auto insurance |
Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A+
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible coverage | health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels |
Minimum hours worked for coverage | 20 hours per week |
Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
Family coverage option | yes |
Dental coverage | routine, orthodontics |
Health plan includes | traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $2,000 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $500 each year |
Additional health plan information | benefits include access to a health service navigator to assist employees and their families as they navigate the Canadian health care system (includes resources, databases to search for doctors and health care facilities, information on provincial plan coverage, health and wellness tips and tools), mental health coverage as a standalone benefit (includes clinical counsellor, marriage and family therapist, psychoanalyst, and psychotherapist) |
Additional health and wellness initiatives | internal My Wellness resource centre (resources on physical, mental and financial well-being), Do What You Love program providing taxable reimbursements to employees for a personalized experience (items include travel-related expenses, events such as concerts or sporting events, recreational admissions, dining experiences, spas and classes), additional office closures throughout the year to extend long weekends, shortened meetings to allow for breaks |
In vitro fertilization (IVF) | $25,000 per lifetime |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 4 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 85% of salary for 13 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 85% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 85% of salary for 17 weeks |
Additional family-friendly benefits | extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents, compassionate top-up to 85% of salary for 13 weeks |
Additional family-friendly information | maternity leave top-up is 100% of salary for 4 weeks, followed by 85% of salary for an additional 13 weeks |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: A+
Vacation note | BDO Canada LLP has multiple employee groups, vacation policies may vary by position |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 5 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Vacation jump | vacation increases after 9 years of employment |
Maximum vacation allowance | employees move to a maximum of 7 weeks of vacation over their career |
Company paid days off | employees receive 5 personal days off, as determined by their employer |
Unpaid leave of absence option | yes |
Additional time-off information | unique paid time off program that provides flexibility for employees to take time off for vacation, illness, volunteering, study time, or any other personal matters (employees receive 25 annual paid days off to start) |
Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 3 months |
Managers receive performance review training | yes |
360° feedback option | as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work |
Confidential employee feedback | employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance |
Exit interview | exit interview option is available for departing employees |
Performance recognition | online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards |
In-house survey period | in-house surveys are conducted every 12 months |
Training & Skills Development Rating: A
In-house training initiatives | mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Tuition subsidies (unrelated to job) | yes |
Education leave | educational leaves of absence are available |
Financial bonuses for course completions | yes |
Unique training & development programs | on-demand digital learning library (videos, podcasts, articles, and books covering a wide range of topics), CPA student program, women in leadership program, global mobility opportunities (short and long-term assignments) |
Community Involvement Rating: B+
Scope of charitable involvement | local, national |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 138 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
Some of the community organizations supported | Drive Away Hunger, Golf Canada, Canadian Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Cancer Care Foundation, Cedars Cancer Centre, Children’s Aid Society, Salvation Army, Odyssey House |
Community highlight | The firm's national charitable focus is on supporting food banks, youth and humanitarian support for natural disasters. In 2023, BDO invested more than $2.4-million into local communities |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):
By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why BDO Canada LLP was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):
- Co-op students and interns at BDO Canada LLP have the opportunity to participate in the organization's new Summer Leadership Program, which offers a blend of professional development and social engagement through job shadowing, networking opportunities, and mentorship from partners and managers -- the program also includes project-based work, culminating in a final team project where students develop innovative solutions to organizational challenges and present their ideas to a panel of partners
- BDO Canada LLP fosters a sense of belonging and support among co-op students and interns through the Step Up Student Engagement Program, which coordinates a calendar of events including networking sessions and panels discussion over throughout the term to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of community
- BDO Canada LLP also maintains a four- to eight-month rotational co-op program for human resources students, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in different areas through eight-week rotations in different functions, including talent acquisition, shared services, learning and leadership development

BDO Canada LLP employees watch a Blue Jays baseball game together in Toronto

BDO Canada LLP employees watch a Blue Jays baseball game together in Toronto

BDO Canada LLP employees watch a Blue Jays baseball game together in Toronto
Highlights
Industry | Accounting |
Major Canadian locations | Windsor ON, St. John's NL, Charlottetown PE, Halifax NS, Montréal QC, Ottawa ON, Woodstock ON, Stratford ON, Hamilton ON, London ON, Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,483 |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships |
In-house training programs | orientation program, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Unique training and development opportunities | CPA student program (supports students in obtaining their CPA designation, includes financial support for registration fees and a financial bonus for passing exams), four- to eight-month HR rotational co-op program, graduate orientation includes technical training sessions, mock file walkthroughs, social activities and a welcome lunch |
Additional highlights | SALT program (delivered three times annually, the Skills Application and Learning Transfer program provides a three-day intensive training program with workshops, real-life case scenarios, and discussions) |
Dedicated employee resource group | Step Up student engagement program (coordinates engagement activities that aim to foster a sense of belonging and cultivate a strong community of students across Canada) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 5 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
The Career Directory
BDO Canada LLP has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

BDO Canada LLP students on a summer scavenger hunt in Winnipeg

BDO Canada LLP students on a summer scavenger hunt in Winnipeg

BDO Canada LLP students on a summer scavenger hunt in Winnipeg
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Accounting |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Parent company | BDO Global |
Parent company head office | Brussels, Belgium |
Major Canadian locations | Windsor ON, St. John's NL, Charlottetown PE, Halifax NS, Montréal QC, Ottawa ON, Woodstock ON, Stratford ON, Hamilton ON, London ON, Guelph ON, Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Other info for new grads | BDO Canada supports students pursuing CPA designation through the CPA Student Program (includes live and virtual training, practice exams, and fee reimbursements for preparatory programs). |
Typical new grad positions | Junior Accountant, Intermediate Accountant, Junior Associate, Junior Analyst, Analyst, Junior Consultant, Consultant, Coordinator, Administrative Assistant |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 5 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Science
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
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Master of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
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Master of Science
- Computer Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Microsoft Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Acadia University
- Algoma University
- Algonquin College
- Athabasca University
- Brandon University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- College of the Rockies
- Concordia University
- Conestoga College
- Confederation College
- Dalhousie University
- Douglas College
- Durham College
- Fanshawe College
- Georgian College
- HEC Montréal
- Holland College
- Humber College
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- La Cité collégiale
- Lakehead University
- Lambton College
- Langara College
- LaSalle College
- Laurentian University
- MacEwan University
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- Memorial University
- Mohawk College
- Mount Royal University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Nipissing University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Okanagan College
- Queen's University
- Red Deer College
- Saint Mary's University
- Seneca College
- Sheridan College
- Simon Fraser University
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- St. Francis Xavier University
- St. Mary's University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Trent University
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université Laval
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Guelph
- University of Lethbridge
- University of Manitoba
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Ottawa
- University of Prince Edward Island
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Toronto
- University of Victoria
- University of Waterloo
- University of Windsor
- University of Winnipeg
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University