Co-op or Intern, Tax Transformation; Winter Waterloo Region

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• Support Transformation Relationship Managers (TRMs) in their day-to-day engagement with Tax teams
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and summarizing business inputs, challenges, and opportunities
• Assist in the documentation of workflows, processes, and improvement opportunities across a range of initiatives
• Support with translating business needs into clear problem statements and transformation ideas
• Assist in preparing materials including presentations, summaries, trackers, and meeting documentation
• Support with research and analysis related to transformation initiatives, pilots, and roadmap planning
• Support with identifying themes and insights from stakeholder discussions, workshops, and feedback sessions
• Assist with maintaining transformation artifacts such as intake logs, trackers, and initiative inventories
• Support innovation initiatives through research, testing, and gathering feedback
• Assist with coordination activities including scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-ups
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and next steps across multiple initiatives
• Support change and adoption activities including communications and rollout materials

Our Tax Transformation Office (Tax Forward) team is looking for a Co-op Student or Intern to join us for a 4 or 8-month work term starting in January
2027
. This is a net new role and responsibilities will include:

• Support Transformation Relationship Managers (TRMs) in their day-to-day engagement with Tax teams
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and summarizing business inputs, challenges, and opportunities
• Assist in the documentation of workflows, processes, and improvement opportunities across a range of initiatives
• Support with translating business needs into clear problem statements and transformation ideas
• Assist in preparing materials including presentations, summaries, trackers, and meeting documentation
• Support with research and analysis related to transformation initiatives, pilots, and roadmap planning
• Support with identifying themes and insights from stakeholder discussions, workshops, and feedback sessions
• Assist with maintaining transformation artifacts such as intake logs, trackers, and initiative inventories
• Support innovation initiatives through research, testing, and gathering feedback
• Assist with coordination activities including scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-ups
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and next steps across multiple initiatives
• Support change and adoption activities including communications and rollout materials

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work:
  Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• 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

• You are currently working towards a degree or diploma in business, commerce, technology, analytics, or a related field
• You have a strong interest in transformation, consulting, technology, or professional services
• You have strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You are collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

The expected range of compensation for this role is $48,000 - $60,000.

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