Co-Op Administrative Assistant

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Professional networking

Competitive wages

Fun working environment

Social gatherings

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative in Victoria, BC is seeking a Co-Op Administrative Assistant to join our team for a temporary term. You will gain real-world experience in a public practice setting, handling client inquiries, reception relief, mail distribution, tax package assembly and e-filing.

Ideal candidates are first- or second-year business students with strong organization, communication and MS Office skills, including Excel and Word. Flexibility for overtime during peak periods is required.

Qualifications

• First- or second-year business student interested in exploring a future career in public practice accounting or administration
• Great organization and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer and technology competent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Ability to excel in a high-pressure working environment
• Experience or desire to work in a team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Answering client telephone inquiries
• Reception relief
• Distributing the office mail and arranging daily couriers
• Assembly of various tax return packages
• Electronic filing of tax slips and returns
• Other administrative duties as required

Skills

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Teamwork

Education

First- or second-year business student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

New graduate / Student Victoria - Uptown Victoria - Westshore Sidney British Columbia

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Co-Op Administrative Assistant to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

• Answering client telephone inquiries
• Reception relief
• Distributing the office mail and arranging daily couriers
• Assembly of various tax return packages
• Electronic filing of tax slips and returns
• Other administrative duties as required

What you bring to the table:

• First- or second-year business student interested in exploring a future career in public practice accounting or administration
• Great organization and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer and technology competent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Ability to excel in a high-pressure working environment
• Experience or desire to work in a team-based environment

What’s in it for you?

• Gain real-world business experience
• Build your professional network
• Earn competitive wages
• Work in a fun working environment
• Join in on social gatherings

Where you’ll work:

We are currently hiring for our offices in Uptown, Westshore and Sidney

Job type:

Full time, temporary (January 18, 2027 - April 30th, 2027)

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. In March and April, hours switch to 8:00am - 5:00pm. Overtime is required during peak times.

Salary range:$23.08/hour

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.