Wealth Management Tax Administration Internship-Co-op (Hamilton) - Winter 2027

Scotiabank; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Hamilton, Ontario is offering a Winter 2027 Wealth Management Tax Administration Internship-Co-op. This paid co-op provides exposure to tax preparation processes, regulatory compliance, and client service within a team focused on wealth management.

During Jan–Apr 2027, you will prepare income tax returns, discuss tax rules with senior staff, and support the Taxation Services unit as you develop practical skills in tax administration while balancing academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and tax software.
• Customer service focus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns with supporting documentation.
• Discuss tax rules and elections with Tax Officer or Manager.
• Support Taxation Services to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Understand risk considerations in day-to-day activities.
• Balance responsibilities with other duties and uphold controls.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Salesforce

Broadridge Trust System

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education enrolled

Tools

Broadridge Trust System

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Title: Wealth Management Tax Administration Internship-Co-op (Hamilton) - Winter 2027

Requisition ID: 272726
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Term: January – April 2027

Work Hours/Week: 37.5

Application Deadline: 10/05/2026

Location: Hamilton, ON

There'sno better way to find your dream job than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term,you’llhave the opportunity to be part of a winning team, build your network, and discover what you love – all while getting paid to do it!There’sa place for every type of student atScotiabankand all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong AOO (Attitude, Ownership and Opportunity).

As a Tax Administrator you will Contributes to the overall success of aScotiatrustTaxation Services unit in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies andobjectives.Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will…

Prepare income tax returns by proactively gathering and analyzing all relevant supporting documentation, such as income statements, transactions, tax slips, capital gains & losses statements, fees deductions and relevant credits.

Discuss tax rules and tax elections with the Tax Officer, Associate Tax Officer and/or Manager, Taxation, and assess client tax situations, perform detailed analysis, undertake research, and provide and suggestion around specific course of action in less complex situation.

Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships andleveragebroader Bank relationships,systemsand knowledge.

Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered inday-to-day activities and decisions.

Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring thorough knowledge of, and strict adherence to, the Bank’s Global Sales Practices, ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.

Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? –We’dlove to work with you if:

You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education.

You have strong computer skills, including knowledge of tax preparation programs and Microsoft applications (especially PowerPoint,Exceland Word), salesforce and the Broadridge Trust System.

You havecustomerservice focus.

You have strong organizational skills.

You take initiative, work well with minimaldirectionand multi-task.

You have strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Hamilton
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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