Job Specifications
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
Our Chatham, London, Sarnia, Strathroy, Windsor and Woodstock offices are looking for a 4-month Co-op Student or Intern to join our Office Administration team in January 2026 and own the following responsibilities:
Welcoming and directing visitors, routing phone calls, processing payments and directing inquiries to proper departments or individuals in a timely and professional manner
Managing mail and courier requirements for delivery and pickup including maintenance of spreadsheets for tracking purposes
Providing general administrative support for our administrative team including assisting professional staff
Proofreading financial statements and letters for grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors
Work independently and follow through on assignments and special projects with minimal direction
Work with Workday for file and project management
Other administrative duties as required, including back up reception, mailing & courier and aiding other admin staff
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 And Education
You are currently working towards a degree/diploma, focused in administration
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients
Proven ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude within the office
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is considered an asset
Prior customer service or administrative experience is also considered to 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 m
About the Company
Canada's Top 100 Employers 2025 I 2024 I 2023 I 2022 BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services, complemented by deep industry knowledge. With over 5000 people across 100 offices in Canada, and more than 1,800 offices in 164 countries, BDO is well-positioned to assist clients with both domestic and global needs. Our p...
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