January 2027 - Scientific Research & Experimental Design (Non-CPA) - 8 month Co-op Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary 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 Tax 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 tax research, technology, and business acumen.

You’ll also gain firsthand experience of busy season and see how tax 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:

Scientific Research & Experimental Design At PwC, our people in Scientific Research and Experimental Development focus on helping Canadian companies access the SR&ED tax credit and other grants and incentives to fund their innovation and drive growth. A career in our practice will provide you with the opportunity to help businesses access tax incentives intended to encourage research and development in Canada.

Being human‑led and tech‑powered, we assist corporations, individuals, trusts, and partnerships that conduct eligible work in claiming SR&ED tax incentives for the year. Your work may span identifying eligible research and development activities, preparing and supporting claims, and delivering strategic insights that transform complex incentive programs into confident, well‑informed business decisions.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

Participate in the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and other incentive program submissions
Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations
Provide practical solutions to optimize clients’ returns from SR&ED and other government incentives
Attend meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
Contribute to business development activities to identify and research opportunities
Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen
Contribute to developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges
Assist in managing and delivering large projects

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Completion of second year courses in accounting or a STEM field
Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem‑solving abilities
Creative problem‑solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to support claim preparation and review engagements

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Certified Payroll, Communication, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Tax Credit, Taxes, Tax Incentives, Tax Legislation, Tax Modeling, Tax Policy, Tax Provisions, Tax Restructuring, Tax Structures, Teamwork {+ 1 more}

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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