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Consultant/ Senior Consultant, IT AuditorBDO Canada • Ottawa, ON, CA
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Consultant / Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

Consultant / Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

BDO Canada • Ottawa, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Consultant / Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

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 seeking a Consultant / Senior Consultant to join the Risk Advisory Services Team in Ottawa or Toronto . As a Consultant or Senior Consultant Auditor , you will support and lead IT audit engagements focused on cybersecurity maturity, regulatory compliance, and IT governance. This role emphasizes assurance and validation and is ideal for professionals with expertise in frameworks such as CIS Top 18, NIST, ISO 27001, OSFI, COBIT and other.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review alignment with CIS Top 18, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks.
  • Conduct assessments aligned with Canadian regulatory bodies guidance like DGCM, OSFI and BCFSA including maturity scoring and safeguard validation.
  • Evaluate user access permissions, system access controls, and physical access protocols across critical systems (e.g., GLs, CRM, banking platforms).
  • Assess IT governance structures, including board oversight, strategic alignment, and policy implementation.
  • Evaluate Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), and Incident Response Plans (IRP) for completeness and integration.
  • Verify compliance with Interac Annual Compliance Certificate requirements.

Reporting & Client Engagement

  • Prepare audit reports and executive summaries with clear findings and recommendations.
  • Present results to client stakeholders and support remediation planning.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to scope engagements and ensure quality assurance.
  • Success Metrics

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work.
  • You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients and share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & 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.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Professional certifications preferred : CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
  • 3–6 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity assurance, or risk advisory.
  • Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and guidelines CIS Top 18, NIST, COBIT and ISO 27001.
  • Good understanding of maturity models, risk frameworks, and gap analysis methodologies.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, SIEM tools, and access control systems is a plus.
  • Skills & Attributes

  • Analytical and detail‑oriented.
  • Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative and client‑focused mindset.
  • 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.

    Supporting Your Growth

  • 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

    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, a market‑leading personal time‑off policy, and 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.

    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.

    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.

    Privacy & AI

    With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note‑taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.

    More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here : Privacy Policy | BDO Canada

    Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up‑to‑date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

    To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Information Technology

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