Manager, Dayforce Integration Development / Technical Consulting

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

BDO Canada is looking for a Manager, Dayforce Integration Development / Technical Consulting to join our Dayforce Practice. The individual will own the following responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to external clients and BDO project teams in implementing Dayforce

• Participate in all phases of the Dayforce implementation including Discovery, Configuration, Testing, Go-live and Post Go-Live

• On-going mentoring and coaching of the technical team including of performance management and career guidance

• Monitor utilization and skill levels of technical team members and provide input to project assignment decisions

• Organize and lead technical team meetings at least once per month (meeting invites, agenda, etc.)

• Stay on top of new Dayforce product releases, updates and maintenance alerts

• Encourage project feedback presentations by other members to stimulate learning

• Own tools, collaterals and standard procedures developed by the team

• Responsible for quality-assurance of technical team deliverables

• Collect, design and document, develop, test and deploy technical integrations utilizing XML/XSLT

• Assist clients with populating, loading and validating data conversion templates for HR, Payroll, Benefits and other related data elements

• Provide internal status updates, noting issues/risks with recommended resolution to Green

• Manage multiple client/project engagements simultaneously 

• Identify best practices/lessons learned & document/share internally & with Ceridian

• Complete new release training as needed & be our expert on Ceridian Dayforce
   

How do we define success for your role? 

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client 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.

Your experience and education

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with Dayforce or similar HCM platforms.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in designing, developing, managing, and troubleshooting HCM integrations.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a leadership role managing technical teams, preferably within an HCM consulting or implementation environment.

• Strong functional knowledge of Dayforce (or other HCM) modules, such as Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, and Talent Management.

• Knowledge of industry best practices in human capital management.

• Proficiency in designing and managing integrations between Dayforce (or another HCM) and other systems (e.g., ERP, third-party applications).

• Experience with file-based integrations using XML, XSLT, CSV

• Asset: Familiarity with integration tools and technologies such as APIs, REST/SOAP web services, and middleware

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to Dayforce configurations and integrations.

• Asset: Proficiency in Dayforce reporting tools and ability to create insightful dashboards and reports.

• Understanding of SQL for querying data related to Dayforce HCM.

• Familiarity with quality-assurance processes, including testing strategies, peer reviews, and documentation.

• Proven ability to organize and lead professional forums, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Strong skills in preparing agendas, moderating discussions, and following up on actionable items.

• Experience promoting a collaborative learning environment through presentations, feedback sessions, and documentation.

• Monitoring team utilization and assigning resources based on skills, availability, and project requirements.

• Providing mentorship and upskilling opportunities for team members.

• Track record of maintaining and improving standard procedures, tools, and collaterals.

• Ensuring consistent application of best practices across the team.

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. 

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: 

• 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 adds up: Where company meets community. 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, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

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. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

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.

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. 

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