Redefine the digital future of a $1B+ advisory business in a global professional services firm.
About the Company
Our client is the Canadian arm of one of the world’s leading professional services firms, operating across audit, tax, and advisory with over 10,000 professionals nationwide. Known for integrity, innovation, and impact, the firm is undergoing a bold digital transformation across all lines of service. With significant investments in cloud, AI, and automation—and strategic alliances with global technology leaders—it is redefining how advisory services are delivered in a digital-first world.
The Mandate
The inaugural Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Advisory will be responsible for developing and executing a digital transformation strategy across a 3,000-person, $1B+ Advisory practice. Reporting to the Canadian Managing Partner, Digital and Managing Partner, Advisory, the CDO will operate at the national leadership level and play a central role in shaping the next chapter of growth.
This role will require influence over authority, as there is no direct team at the outset. Instead, the CDO must partner across matrixed functions, service lines, and global stakeholders to implement enterprise platforms, enable digital adoption, and drive innovation from the ground up. This is a legacy-building opportunity to embed AI, automation, and platform innovation into core service delivery.
What Success Looks Like
In your first year:
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Establish strong credibility and collaborative momentum across Advisory and global leadership teams.
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Accelerate adoption of digital tools, AI platforms, and agile delivery practices, with measurable impacts on internal upskilling, partner engagement, and client outcomes.
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Successfully localize and deploy multiple global digital solutions while developing at least one Canada-specific platform.
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Influence senior leaders to embrace a digital-first mindset, resulting in direct invitations to support client-facing engagements.
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Identify clear innovation opportunities and de-risk offerings by embedding scalable technology into the service lifecycle.
Ideal Profile
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10+ years of executive-level technology leadership in consulting, financial services, or a digitally mature enterprise.
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Track record building and executing enterprise-level digital transformation strategies.
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Deep fluency in cloud, data, AI, and automation platforms—with hands-on understanding of their implementation and impact.
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Master collaborator and influencer who thrives in matrixed environments and is comfortable operating without direct control.
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Business-first thinker with the ability to translate complex technologies into practical client and operational value.
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Executive presence with client-facing experience, thought leadership, and vendor partnership management.
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Blank Slate: Architect a digital transformation from the ground up at one of Canada’s most influential advisory organizations.
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Strategic Seat: Join the national leadership team and influence decisions that shape service delivery, client engagement, and innovation investment.
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Global Connectivity: Collaborate with international CDOs, CTOs, and tech leaders to bring global best practices to the Canadian market.
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Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a firm that values ethics, collaboration, and purpose while investing meaningfully in technology and talent.
Interested? – Next Steps
If you’re a digital innovator ready to lead strategic change, drive enterprise impact, and modernize advisory services at scale, we want to connect with you.
*Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.*
