Wealth Management - Tax Administrator Internship/Co-op - Winter 2027 - Montreal

Requisition ID: 273050 
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We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

Term: January – April 2027

Work Hours/ Week: 37.5

Application Deadline: 09/25/2026

There's no better way to find your dream job than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term, you’ll have 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’s a place for every type of student at Scotiabank and 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 a Scotiatrust Taxation Services unit in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. 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 analysing 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 and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-today 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’d love to work with you if:

• You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
• You have strong computer skills, including knowledge of tax prerparation programs and Microsoft applications (especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word), salesforce and the Broadridge Trust System.
• You are detail oriented.
• You have customer service focus.
• You have strong organizational skills.
• You take initiative, work well with minimal direction and multi-task.
• You have strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail.

How do I apply?

For students applying to our internship/co-op or new graduate programs, we do not require resumes! We believe in evaluating you through relationships over resumes and are focused on learning about who you are and what you’re interested in to uncover your true potential. Instead, we ask that as part of your application you complete the below:

1. Complete your PLUM Profile here and save as a screenshot.
2. Complete short one-way video interview here 
3. Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile

In addition to French, the successful candidate must also have sufficient knowledge of English, as the work involves interacting and collaborating regularly with groups and individuals based in Toronto, as well as constantly interacting with other people, including clients, who speak English, locally and elsewhere

Location(s):  Canada : Quebec : Montreal 

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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.