Indigenous Student Program - Multiple Locations - Summer 2026

BDO; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is offering a Co-op/Intern opportunity through its Indigenous Student Program. The program allows self-identifying Indigenous post-secondary students to gain work experience, connect with mentors, and participate in community events. Candidates should be pursuing degrees relevant to the firm’s various service lines. The firm supports students in earning their CPA designation and provides comprehensive mentorship and development resources.

Benefits

Mentorship from Indigenous leaders

Support for CPA designation

Flexible study leave for CFE prep

Qualifications

• Desire to provide outstanding client service and commitment to teamwork.
• Proven leadership skills and initiative.
• Understanding of digital tools and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Understand clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities.
• Identify, recommend, & focus on effective service delivery.
• Participate in Indigenous community events and mentorship initiatives.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting (for Assurance and Business Services)

Relevant degree/diploma in Social Sciences, Economics, or Business

Post-secondary business program with emphasis on ESG

Degree in Commerce, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

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 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:

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.

BC Pay Range: 46k - 50k per annum

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.