Administrator​/Senior Administrator, Public Sector Administration

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
The  Administrator/Senior Administrator – Public Sector Administration  is responsible for establishing, documenting, implementing, and overseeing public sector administration processes. This role ensures compliance with government reporting requirements, efficient document management, and robust tracking and monitoring systems. This is a replacement role, and the position will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision‑making within the public sector domain.

Responsibilities
Government Reporting & Compliance

Lead standardized federal and provincial reporting frameworks; prepare and submit all mandatory government reports accurately and on time.

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing public‑sector compliance.

Maintain effective working relationships with government agencies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Act as a primary liaison between internal teams and government entities.

Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and project tracking for key stakeholders.

Provide guidance and oversight to administrative support staff.

Document Management

Manage a centralized, secure document management system for public‑sector records.

Enforce best practices for retention, confidentiality, version control, access, and secure archiving.

Tracking & Monitoring

Design tracking tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor compliance and administrative workflows.

Analyze data to identify risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities.

Process Development & Implementation

Develop and maintain SOPs for public‑sector administrative functions.

Lead process improvements; provide training and change management support.

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Coordination

Serve as the main point of contact for federal and provincial ATIP requests.

Ensure compliant, timely responses and maintain detailed request records.

Coordinate reviews and red actions with internal SMEs and legal counsel.

Security Clearances & Compliance

Administer employee and contractor security clearances, including applications, renewals, and tracking.

Develop and enforce security policies aligned with public‑sector standards.

Conduct security assessments, liaise with government security offices, and deliver security awareness training.

Success Measurement

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 are focused on effective service delivery to your clients. You 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 & Requirements

Post‑secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.

A minimum of five years of experience within the Federal Government or broader public sector.

Bilingualism in English and French is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of Privacy and Access to Information legislation, including experience with ATIP processes and security clearance requirements.

Experience working with document management and records management systems.

Holds, or is eligible to obtain, the required level of government security clearance.

Strong interpersonal skills combined with solid technical and administrative capabilities.

Proficient in MS Office tools.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000–$104,000 annually.

Why…