Co-op or Intern, Administration Offices

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.

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 2027 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.

• 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

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.

This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what's next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what's next and help shape the future of our firm.
• 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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:
We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully,…