Indigenous Student Program

BDO Canada; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Ontario invites Indigenous post-secondary students to apply for a Co-op or Intern position. The role offers the chance to gain work experience in various service lines while connecting with the firm's Indigenous Pillar community. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and possess a commitment to teamwork. The firm values inclusivity and offers support for CPA designation, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth within a people-first culture.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Reimbursement for wellness initiatives

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Desire to provide outstanding client service and commitment to teamwork.
• Currently working towards a degree focusing in accounting or relevant discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain work experience in Assurance, Business Services, Financial Advisory and other lines.
• Participate in Indigenous community events and mentorship programs.
• Demonstrate BDO's core values through your work.

Skills

Client service orientation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary degree

Accounting or social sciences degree

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Your experience and education

• 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

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this role is:

• BC: 46k - 50k per annum
• ON: 38k - 64k per annum

CPA Designation and Why BDO

Earn your CPA Designation
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.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. 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.

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