Indigenous Student Program - Multiple Locations - Summer 2026

BDO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Build your skills and accelerate your career through BDO Canada’s Indigenous Student Program, designed for self-identifying Indigenous post-secondary students—including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Join BDO Canada in Summer 2026 as a Co-op or Intern in one of the following service lines: Assurance Business Services & Outsourcing, Financial Reporting & Insights Financial Advisory Services, Risk Advisory Firm Wide Services, Internal ESG Management Consulting, Public Sector Strategy and Transformation Personal Debt Solutions Students will have the opportunity to gain work experience in one of these service lines and participate in our Indigenous Student Program -connecting with members of BDO’s Indigenous Pillar community throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, participating in local and national Indigenous community events, and ongoing mentorship from Indigenous leaders at BDO Canada. Submit your cover letter, resume, and transcript in one PDF file for the opportunity to discover where your talents fit at BDO with an Indigenous Pillar at BDO member. How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive & 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 & professional development.

Requirements

You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
You have proven leadership skills and can take initiative to seek understanding
You display strong attention to detail, problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
Assurance and Business Services & Outsourcing, Financial Reporting & Insights: You are currently working towards a degree focused in accounting with a long-term goal of becoming a CPA
Financial Advisory Services, Risk Advisory: You are currently working towards a relevant degree/diploma in social sciences, economics, or business, or another relevant degree where you have experience conducting research and/or writing research papers
Firm Wide Services, Internal ESG: You are currently working towards a post-secondary business program with an emphasis on ESG
Management Consulting, Public Sector Strategy and Transformation: You are currently working towards a degree focused in commerce, public administration, political science, economics, social sciences, or a related field
Personal Debt Solutions: You are currently working towards a degree/diploma, focused in accounting

Benefits

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025.
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.
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.
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.