May 2027 - Risk Services - Enterprise Risk & Governance (CPA) - Summer Internship - Ottawa
PwC · Ottawa, Canada · 26d ago
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Conduct and ComplianceManagement Level
Intern/TraineeJob Description & Summary
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.If you're an accounting student working toward your CPA designation, this internship offers a launchpad like no other. 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: Enterprise Risk & Governance
A career in our Enterprise Risk & Governance practice, within Risk Services, will provide you with the opportunity toassistclients in developing analytics and technology-enabled solutions to solve complex business problems. Our work helps organizations detect and manage data, reporting, and security risks, strengthen how data is governed and used, and improve confidence in the information that supports critical business decisions.
Our team helps business leaders manage data-related risks and enhance governance frameworks that enable better outcomes. You will assess current data governance and reporting capabilities, support the execution of data-enabled solutions, and evaluate internal controls against leading standards like COSO. This includes testing controls, conducting risk assessments, andadvising ongovernance structures—helping clients build trust, accountability, and resilience across their data and risk management practices.
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 support,riskand 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 of support.
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 properfollow‑upof 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).
Identifying opportunities to promote the firm’s services to new clients or deepen existing client relationships.
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:
Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
Intellectual curiosity: a willingness to challenge the status quo, test assumptions, and seek the best solutions.
Creativity and critical thinking to solve complex regulatory and risk management issues, while tailoring solutions to client needs.
Humility, openness to feedback, and receptiveness to coaching.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
An interest in financial services, engineering, the public sector, or related fields (an asset, but not required).
A passion for how modern methods and technologies (data, analytics, automation) can improve organizational performance
Foundation understanding in analytical, automation, and visualization platforms such as Informatica, Databricks, Azure, Fabric Data Flow, Alteryx,PowerQuery/PowerBI, etc.
An understanding of management principles, operational efficiency, and core risk management concepts.
Comfort with research, analysis, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 and willingness to learnadditionaltools or platforms.
A growth mindset anda strong desireto continuously develop new skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Alignment with PwC values: acting with integrity, making a difference, caring, working together, and reimagining the possible.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
Valid Federal Government security clearance or ability to obtain one
Note:We only allow you tosubmitone application;howeveryouare able toselect a second and third office preference.
Please note:
Apply before our applications close onSeptember 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm (EDT). To learn about our application process, visit ourApplying to PwCpage on our campus recruitment website
This position is eligible for PwC Canada’s Award and Mentorship Programs.
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.
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, Business Continuity, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Business Risk, Business Risk Identification, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Mitigation Measures, Negotiation Coaching, Operational Risk Management, Optimism, Policy and Procedures {+ 17 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
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