Finance Intern

Building Ontario Fund; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Building Ontario Fund is seeking a Finance Intern for a 12-month internship starting in September 2026. The intern will provide support to the Finance team in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting while gaining hands-on experience in economic and financial analysis.

The expected salary for this role is CA$55,000 for candidates meeting the stated qualifications. All employees must work in-office five days a week to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current students or recent graduates in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.
• Understanding of financial modeling and reporting.
• Experience with risk assessment activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building economic/financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Support variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Conduct data gathering and reconciliation for financial analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Job description

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a Finance Intern for a 12 month internship starting in September 2026. This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Accountable for providing support to the Finance team in the areas of financial modelling, forecasting, reporting and research/analytical activities. This role offers a hands-on exposure to economic/ financial reporting and analysis, investment financing post-close activities, and internal audit processes.

• Practical experience in economic/ financial modeling and forecasting.
• Exposure to enterprise financial reporting and risk concepts in the Financial Services and Government space.
• Development of analytical skills.
• Mentorship from finance professionals in a corporate environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in building or maintaining economic/financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, public benefit assessment and scenario analysis
• Support variance analysis by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Create, enhance, and maintain Excel-based reporting templates and dashboards
• Assist in standardizing financial reporting formats to improve consistency and efficiency
• Support preparation of management reports and presentations

Investment Finance/ Research

• Support post close investment activities by creating tools/templates
• Assist with technical accounting research
• Assist with economic research focused on BOF’s priority areas
• Assist with Internal audit as needed
• Assist in risk assessment activities, including maintaining the enterprise risk register and updating key risk indicators.
• Support preparation of risk dashboards and reports for management and board committees.
• Support implementation of risk management tools, templates, and process documentation.
• Support coordination of internal audit activities, including data requests and tracking action items
• Support the processing of fund disbursements and ensure the timely receipt of principal and interest payments in accordance with related schedules and cash flow forecasts
• Assist in coordinating funding, debt service and repayment activities by gathering required information and updating investment administration and compliance tracking schedules
• Assist with ongoing loan guarantee monitoring activities, including monitoring receipt of required documents and supporting issue resolution

General Finance Support

• Assist with data gathering, reconciliation, and validation
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned
• Collaborate with team members across finance and business functions

Education and Experience

Current students or recent graduates with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Physical Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.

As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive compensation

We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.

The expected salary for this role is CA$55,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by June 16, 2026

Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.

Accessibility & accommodations

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.

Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to [e-mail].

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.

AI disclosure

BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.