Co-op or Intern, Human Resources – Multiple Locations – May 2026

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

This is a net new position that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and work in various areas of Human Resources. Students will rotate between the HR Services Team for 4 months and the Talent Acquisition team for 4 months. Opportunities are also provided to students to participate in workshops with Data Analytics, Field HR, Compensation, and Benefits Teams.

Note: There will be a requirement to be available to attend some on-site events, with an opportunity to work both remotely and from a BDO office anywhere in Canada.

HR Services Team Drafting various employee lifecycle letters including promotion letters, FTE changes, and transfer letters Completing ad hoc background screen checks for external employees Answer general employee questions on BDO HR policies/procedures and employee benefits Facilitate and schedule company-wide orientation for new employees Complete forms for STD and LTD claims for employees

Talent Acquisition Preparing materials and attending on site campus recruiting events Pre-screening candidates for roles and scheduling interviews Creation and posting of job requisitions to the Workday Applicant Tracking system Conduct research on recruiting trends and present findings

How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience & education You are currently working towards a degree/diploma in Human Resources Availability to work full-time for an 8-month Co-op or Internship You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork You have strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint You are able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up:

Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct : Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO Canada may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO Canada personnel.

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Ready to make your mark at BDO?

Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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