May 2027 - Risk Services - IT Audit Non-CPA - Summer Intern - Montreal

PwC Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada invites you to join as a Summer Intern in Risk Services, IT Audit associate. From early May through mid-August 2027, you'll work with a diverse team, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to trusted reporting.

As an Associate in IT audit, you will help clients improve risk management, support internal controls, and participate in coaching and mentoring programs. PwC Canada acknowledges Indigenous lands and commits to allyship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business Technology Management or related area.
• Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
• Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls
• Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including the establishment of control objectives and the design of control procedures
• Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations’ financial, strategic, and operational objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audit work to support risk management and controls.
• Document audit evidence clearly and validate relevance.
• Analyze impact of control deficiencies on financial data and audit strategy.
• Build relationships within the department and with clients.
• Identify business development opportunities for services.
• Stay informed on IT risks, technologies, and control frameworks.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Motivated to learn about technologies,

Motivated to learn IT risks & controls

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently|team

Prioritization and problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate program in Business Technology Management or related area

Job description

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a Summer Intern in our Risk Services practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting.

You’ll be joining a firm that’s invested in your success from day one. From early May through mid-August 2027, you’ll dive into real client work, learning how businesses operate and how trust is built in the market. You’ll be guided by experienced professionals as you learn how organizations identify, assess, and respond to risk, while gaining exposure to our market‑leading AI and digital tools. You’ll 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.

The Opportunity: IT Audit associate

As an Associate in IT audit, you will be a critical part of our rapid growth, helping us support our existing clients as well as establishing new business relationships and finding new opportunities. We offer a fun, dynamic work environment with lots of opportunities to gain exposure to multiple industries, multiple competencies, and expand your overall expertise in leading‑edge risk management practices. We invest a great deal in our staff through training and a formal coaching/mentoring program.

In this role, you will:

• Enable clients across various industries to improve their risk management and internal control capabilities.
• Provide services that enhance the value delivered by existing internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions, including strategic advisory solutions, outsourcing, and co‑sourcing.
• Cover the full spectrum of value protection to enhance value through governance and process reviews, resource optimization, and compliance audits.
• Deliver risk advisory services covering financial, operational, compliance, strategic, and emerging risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting the timelines and budgets set during the planning phase.
• Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director responsible for the assignments given to you.
• Clearly and concisely document audit evidence obtained during audit execution and validate its relevance and quality.
• Analyze the impact of control deficiencies identified during audit execution on financial data and the overall audit strategy.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.
• Actively monitor external trends in IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, and acquire knowledge on these topics.
• Identify business development opportunities to offer services from other departments to our clients and to present our services to new potential clients.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate university program in Business Technology Management or related area
• Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
• Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure‑related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT, as well as IT control frameworks
• Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including the establishment of control objectives and the design of control procedures
• Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations’ financial, strategic, and operational objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving

Why you’ll love PwC:

• Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
• Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs.
• Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad,
• Inclusive, Purpose‑Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow.

PwC 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, Métis 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.