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We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book Are you passionate about making a difference and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses? Join BDC Advisory Services as an Executive Advisor! As a key member of the High Impact Firms team, you will work directly with CEOs and senior leadership teams of some of Canada’s most promising businesses. You will lead engagements under the Growth Driver Program (GDP), helping clients identify growth opportunities and implement transformational strategies. This is more than consulting—it’s a multi-year journey where you’ll act as a trusted advisor, executive coach, and strategic partner. You’ll manage a portfolio of 8–12 clients, guide them through business assessments, and connect them with BDC’s ecosystem of advisory services, capital, and talent. What You Bring to the Role You are a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, including at least 15 years in executive roles across entrepreneurial ventures, multinational corporations, or top-tier consulting firms. You’ve built and scaled businesses, led divisions with full P&L responsibility, and guided strategic transformations. Whether as a founder, C-suite executive, or partner-level advisor, you understand the pressures and complexities CEOs face—and you’ve delivered results. Your professional pedigree inspires confidence: a track record of excellence, respected credentials, and a reputation that resonates with entrepreneurial leaders. You’ve successfully navigated high-growth environments, managed change, and led cross-functional teams through acquisitions, turnarounds, and innovation initiatives. You bring strategic vision and operational depth. You know how to build high-performing teams, delegate effectively, solve complex problems, and execute with precision. You’ve worked across organizations with revenues exceeding $100M, and you’re comfortable tackling challenges in talent management, leadership development, and organizational change. Above all, you’re a growth catalyst. You rally teams around new opportunities, build trusted client relationships, and thrive in consultative, multi-level engagements. You’re ready to shift the spotlight from your own achievements to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed. If you thrive on impact, collaboration, and strategic thinking, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Canadian business. Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level.