September 2027 - Risk Services (CPA) - Full-time - Calgary

PwC Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Flexible work options

Volunteer time off

Leadership development

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking an Associate in our Risk Services IT Audit team. You will assess technology controls underpinning reliability and integrity of clients' information systems, working with experienced professionals across various sectors.

You will benefit from PwC Canada’s CPA support program, hands-on experience with AI and digital tools, and opportunities for leadership development while contributing to complex, real-world challenges and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses.
• 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.
• Motivated to learn about IT risks and internal controls, including control objectives and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enable clients across various industries to improve risk management and internal control capabilities.
• Provide services that enhance the value delivered by internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions.
• Cover the full spectrum of value protection to enhance governance and process reviews.
• Deliver risk advisory services covering financial, operational, compliance, strategic, and emerging risks.
• Conduct audit work efficiently within timelines and budgets.
• Maintain communication with lead advisor and director.
• Document audit evidence clearly and assess its relevance and quality.
• Analyze impact of control deficiencies on financial data and audit strategy.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients.
• Monitor external IT trends and risk management practices.
• Identify business development opportunities to offer services from other departments.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

CPA prerequisites

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 an Associate 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. As a new Associate in our Risk Services Practice, you'll benefit from PwC Canada’s industry-leading CPA support program, which includes paid study days, reimbursement of CPA modules and examinations, and personalized coaching to help you succeed in your designation journey. You'll also gain hands-on experience with experienced professionals and be exposed to our innovative AI and digital tools to help you build future-ready capabilities in data, technology, and business acumen. Working with market-leading clients across diverse industries, you'll be exposed to complex, real-world challenges that accelerate your professional growth. Beyond your work, PwC Canada offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including mental health support, flexible work options, and paid time off to volunteer in your community. You'll also have access to leadership development opportunities, inclusive employee networks, and a vibrant culture that values belonging, purpose, and continuous learning. Grow here, go further.

The Opportunity : Audit IT

A career in our IT Audit team will provide you with the opportunity to assess and strengthen the technology controls that underpin the reliability, security, and integrity of our clients' information systems. You will work directly with experienced professionals to evaluate IT environments, systems, and processes that support financial reporting and business operations for organizations across a variety of sectors. Your work may include reviewing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and system implementations, as well as providing audit support to internal and external audit teams. You will help clients understand how technology risks impact their business and provide insights that enhance trust and confidence in their systems.

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 post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
• 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

Note:

We only allow you to submit one application; however you are able to select a second and third office preference.

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.