January 2026 - Assurance CPA - Co-op - 4 months - Saint John

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Saint John, Canada is seeking a Summer Intern for its Assurance practice. This role offers hands-on experience with audit processes and exposure to advanced AI tools. Ideal candidates are accounting students working towards CPA designation, ready to engage in client interactions and team workshops. The position runs from May to August 2026, providing a unique opportunity to build professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexibility programs

Inclusive benefits

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working towards CPA prerequisites.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in the workplace.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the audit process under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Engage in real client work to learn operational dynamics of businesses.
• Participate in skills-building workshops and networking events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented and analytical skills

Ability to adapt and prioritize

Openness to learning new tools

Team collaboration skills

Education

Post-secondary education pursuing CPA

Tools

AI & digital tools

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Canada were more than a professional services firmwere a community of solvers tackling the worlds most important problems. As a Summer Intern in our Assurance practice youll be part of a diverse inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. Youll build relationships gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to work that matterswhether its helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in financial reporting.

If youre an accounting student working toward your CPA designation this internship offers a launchpad like no other. From early May through mid-August 2026 youll dive into real client work learning how businesses operate and how trust is built in the capital markets. Youll be guided through the audit process by experienced professionals and gain exposure to our market leading AI & digital tools. Youll benefit from a rich internship experience that includes meetings with firm leadership interactive lunch and learns skill-building workshops client visits and opportunities to participate in volunteer and social events. Grow here go further.

Experiences and Skills Youll Use to Solve :

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organisational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data facts and other information to deliver quality to our clients
• Share and collaborate effectively with others building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust
• Ability to easily adapt and prioritise demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities
• Examples of alignment with PwC Values : Acting with Integrity Working Together Care Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference
• This role requires that you are legally entitled to work for PwC in Canada for the intended duration of the offer / contract from early May until Mid-August 2026.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Apply before our applications close on September 19th 2025 at 11 : 59 PM (AST) . To learn about our application process visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website

Why youll love PwC

Were inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology youll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at : Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations Mtis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank degree and / or field of study not specified)

Degrees / Field of Study required :

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Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Policies Active Listening Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform Auditing Auditing Methodologies Client Management Communication Compliance Auditing Complying With Regulations Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Ingestion Data Modeling Data Quality Data Security Data Transformation Data Visualization Emotional Regulation Empathy External Audit Financial Accounting Financial Audit Financial Disclosure Report 19 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

August 11 2025

At PwC Canada our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. Were committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

Were committed to providing accommodations throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1