BDO Canada LLP

ServiceNow Functional Consultant

BDO Canada LLP$84K — $128K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in IT service management or customer service management.
  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow implementations, specifically ITSM and CSM.
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL principles and service-oriented design.
  • Proven skills in facilitating workshops with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to convert business needs into structured functional requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in transitioning platforms from legacy tools to ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

  • Lead workshops to discover current ITSM and CSM processes and identify improvements.
  • Redesign workflows from SysAid to ServiceNow, aligning with ITIL practices.
  • Define service models, request structures, case workflows, and SLAs.
  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories.
  • Collaborate on backlog prioritization and roadmap planning with Product Owners.
  • Ensure accurate implementation of functional intents with developers and architects.
  • Support training and change adoption activities leading up to go-live.

Benefits

  • Work from anywhere in Canada with flexible arrangements.
  • Blended approach to work that adapts to employee and client needs.
  • Commitment to professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Focus on an inclusive and engaging work environment.
  • Support for digital tool adoption and innovation strategies.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

BDO is looking for a ServiceNow Functional Consultant to join our growing team, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada, the ServiceNow Functional Consultant is responsible for designing and optimizing service management processes within ServiceNow for both internal and client-facing engagements, ensuring business needs are translated into scalable, best-practice solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

This is a new role in the team and plays a key part in delivering ServiceNow transformations across client environments-including ITSM and CSM implementations, platform modernizations, and legacy tool transitions (e.g., SysAid to ServiceNow)-helping organizations shift from ticket-centric operations to service- and experience-driven workflows.

To be successful, you will work closely with Platform / Product Owners, Solution Architects, and delivery teams to lead process discovery, define future-state workflows, and enable strong adoption of ServiceNow capabilities. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role requiring strong process design, facilitation, and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders. You will also own the following responsibilities:

Process Design & Functional Leadership
  • Lead ITSM and CSM process discovery workshops to understand current-state operations and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Redesign SysAid-based processes into future-state ServiceNow workflows, aligned to ITIL and ServiceNow leading practices.
  • Define service models, request/catalog structures, case workflows, SLAs, and experience flows.
  • Ensure functional designs balance business needs with platform scalability and upgrade readiness.


Requirements & Backlog Management
  • Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Partner with the Platform / Product Owner to support backlog prioritization and roadmap planning.
  • Act as the primary functional liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.


Delivery & Adoption Support
  • Work closely with the Solution Architect and ServiceNow Developers to ensure functional intent is accurately implemented.
  • Support UAT planning and execution in collaboration with QA resources.
  • Contribute to training materials, process documentation, and change adoption inputs.
  • Support go-live readiness and early-life support activities.


Continuous Improvement & Practice Growth
  • Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve service experiences.
  • Contribute to reusable process assets, templates, and best practices for BDO's ServiceNow practice.
  • Support internal enablement and knowledge-sharing activities related to ITSM and CSM.


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 and 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
  • 5+ years of experience in IT service management, customer service management, or enterprise service operations.
  • Hands-on experience implementing or supporting ServiceNow ITSM and/or CSM.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service-oriented process design.
  • Proven experience facilitating workshops and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to translate business needs into clear, structured functional requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience supporting platform transitions (e.g., legacy ITSM tools to ServiceNow).
  • Exposure to AI-enabled service workflows (e.g., self-service, automation, case routing).
  • ServiceNow certifications (ITSM or CSM CIS preferred).


The expected range of compensation for this role is $84,000 - $128,000 annually.

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.

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About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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