January 2027 - Risk Services - Enterprise Risk & Governance (CPA) - 4 month Co-op - Ottawa

Job summary

Assist clients in developing technology-enabled solutions to manage data, reporting, and security risks. Responsibilities include performing internal control testing, documenting processes, and supporting the execution of governance frameworks.

Job details

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 co-op 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. Throughout your co-op term, you’ll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to our innovative AI and digital tools to help you build future-ready capabilities in data, technology, and business acumen. You’ll also gain firsthand experience of busy season and see how risk assurance work unfolds in real time. Whether you're working from a PwC office, a client site, or remotely, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and continuous learning. 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 to assist clients 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, and advising on governance 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, risk and control identification). Assisting with internal control testing procedures (design and operating effectiveness), including preparing testing documentation and organizing evidence. Clearly and concisely documenting work performed and evidence gathered; validating completeness, 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 proper follow‑up of deliverables. Building and maintaining collaborative 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. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn additional tools or platforms. A growth mindset and a strong desire to 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 to submit one application; however you are able to select a second and third office preference. Please note: Apply before our applications close on September 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm (EDT) . To learn about our application process, visit our Applying to PwC page 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.

What you’ll do

Assist clients in developing technology-enabled solutions to manage data, reporting, and security risks. Responsibilities include performing internal control testing, documenting processes, and supporting the execution of governance frameworks.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in post-secondary education pursuing CPA prerequisite courses and possess a growth mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and an interest in data analytics or automation platforms is required.

Benefits

• Flexible Health Coverage • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Coverage • Mental Health Support • Virtual Care • Lifestyle Account • Employer Retirement Matching • Financial Planning Resources • Banking Programs • Coaching and Mentoring • Paid Time Off • Summer and Winter Office Closures • Religious Holiday Substitution • International Remote Work Options

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Risk Assessment
• Internal Control Testing
• Data Governance
• Process Documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft 365
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Research
• Reporting
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Writing

Job areas

• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector