Co-op or Intern, Modern Workplace

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

BDO Canada is currently seeking a Co-op or Intern, Modern Workplace to join our Technology Consulting team in the GTA. BDO’s Modern Workplace Practice provides clients with solutions and services in the areas of Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Information and Document Management, Security and Compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Co-op or Intern, you will work closely with experienced professionals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the project team by assisting with client communications, building training documentation and learning how to build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Learn how to analyze business needs by gathering and organizing information about client goals, operations, and user challenges.
• Gain hands-on experience with Business Analysis techniques, business process mapping, and documentation best practices.
• Attend client workshops to help capture key insights about user and customer needs.
• Assist in drafting clear and structured requirement documents under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help review solution designs and documentation to understand how technology addresses business challenges.
• Learn to view projects from the client’s perspective and think critically about how proposed solutions align with their goals.
• Assist with managing and organizing project backlogs, working with the greater delivery team to prioritize requirements, define and manage scope and sprints for a project.
• Contribute to issue tracking and help flag project risks or roadblocks to the team for resolution.
• Support pre-sales efforts by helping prepare demo content, slide decks, pricing tables, or proposal drafts.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive & 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 & professional development.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for enthusiastic students who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to impactful client projects. Ideally, you:

• Are pursuing a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Science from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Excellent customer-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Embrace ambiguity and complexity with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience using Business Analysis techniques to problem-solve, requirements elicitation and analysis, data modelling, business process modelling and requirements management.
• A curious mindset and interest in solving real business problems with technology.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, Copilot, Microsoft 365 (Office, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Viva etc.) and Hyperautomation.
• Understanding of the following concepts: Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Records management, Employee Experience.
• Previous experience working with a consulting firm or experience with end-user documentation or basic training delivery would be an asset.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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.

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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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