Line of Service
AssuranceIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Conduct and ComplianceManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients providing advice and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.At PwC Canada were more than a professional services firmwere a community of solvers tackling the worlds most important problems. As a Co-op in our Risk Services 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 itsits helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in financial reporting.
You will also receive support from the moment you join. You will gain handson experience with our AIenabled tools and take part in our national development program designed to help you build futureready skillsparticularly in data technology and business addition by working with leading clients across a wide range of industries you will be exposed to complex realworld issues accelerating 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. Youll also have access to leadership development opportunities inclusive employee networks and a vibrant culture that values belonging purpose and continuous learning
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Meaningful work youll be part of
Throughout your co-op term you will support the delivery of internal audit and internal controls (including SOX) services for clients across a variety of industries. Working alongside experienced team members youll help teams understand business processes identify risks document controls assist with controls testing and data analytics. Youll gain exposure to how strong governance risk management and controls help organizations protect value navigate disruption and make confident decisions using evolving methods and enabling technologies.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Performing your work efficiently while meeting established timelines and budgets.
Supporting process and controls work across the 3 lines (e.g. process documentation walkthrough supportriskand control identification).
Assistingwith internal control testing procedures (design and operating effectiveness) including preparing testingdocumentationand organizing evidence.
Clearly and concisely documenting work performed and evidence gathered;validatingcompleteness relevance and quality ofsupport.
Flagging potential control gaps exceptions or documentation issues to senior team members and helping track follow-up items.
Maintain ongoing communication with engagement leaders to ensure clarity quality and proper followup of deliverables.
Building andmaintainingcollaborative relationships with internal teams and clients.
Staying up to date on trends in governance risk management internal audit regulation and emerging technologies/analytics as they relate to controls and assurance.
Supporting the creation of client-ready materials (e.g. process narratives/flowcharts test plans status trackers and summary slides).
Identifyingopportunities to promote the firms services to new clients or deepen existing client relationships.
Experiences andskillsyoulluse tosolve:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g. Accounting Finance Business Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Economics or a related discipline).
Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask questions test assumptions and learn quickly.
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking to understand processes and evaluate control evidence.
Humility openness to feedback and receptiveness to coaching.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills clear communication and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
Comfort with research analysis and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Interest in internal audit internal controls/SOX risk assessment and business processes (industry agnostic).
Interest in how data analytics automation and emerging technologies can improve audit and controls work.
Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 (especially Excel PowerPoint and Word) and willingness to learnadditionaltools or platforms.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.
Alignment with PwC values: acting with integrity making a difference caring working together and reimagining the possible.
Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however you are able to select a second and third office preference.
Please note:
Why youll love PwC:
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.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Coaching and Training Communication Compliance Advisement Compliance Oversight Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Risk Assessment Confidential Information Handling Contract Review Contractual Risk Mitigation Contractual Risk Monitoring Contract Writing Crisis Management Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data Security Discretion and Business Ethics Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Risk Management Governance Framework Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity 27 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
March 9 2026Were committed to providing accommodation throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly without seeing identity information such as your name or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data please refer to our Privacy Policy ( tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande demploi dentrevue et dembauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pour être parfaitement à laise faites-le-nous savoir à létape de la demande demploi.Lutilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA) dans le domaine du recrutement en est à ses balbutiements. Nous savons que vous pourriez vous demander comment et pourquoi nous y avons recours. À certains stades de notre processus de recrutement nous comptons sur lIA pour améliorer votre expérience. Par exemple pendant lexamen du curriculum vitæ ou lélaboration dune liste de recommandations personnalisées un agent conversationnel pourrait vous demander des précisions ou fixer avec vous un rendez-vous pour lentrevue. LIA nous aide à mieux lutter contre les préjugés car lévaluation des candidats se fait de façon juste et équitable sans que les informations didentification comme le nom ou le sexe soient connues. Elle nous permet également de mieux repérer les bons candidats pour un poste et dévaluer le lien entre leurs compétences leur expérience et leurs chances de réussir chez PwC Canada. Bien que lIA facilite certaines étapes de notre processus de recrutement les décisions finales dembauche sont toujours prises par des personnes. Pour en savoir plus sur lutilisation et la protection de vos données personnelles consultez notre politique sur la protection des renseignements confidentiels (
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