Co-op or Intern, Internal Administration

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Toronto office is looking for a 4-month Co-op Student or Intern to join our Office Administration team in September 2026. This is a new role and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Digitize and organize office files, including scanning, naming, and electronically filing documents to ensure accurate digital records.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets to monitor digitization progress, file statuses, and document locations.
• Provide general administrative support to the administrative team and assist professional staff with document preparation and organizational tasks.
• Proofread documents, including letters and internal materials, to identify and correct grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors.
• Work independently and follow through on assigned tasks, projects, and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Use Workday and other internal systems for basic file management and project coordination.
• Support office operations, including back-up reception coverage, mail handling, and assisting other administrative staff with ongoing tasks.
• Support a client facing large-scale claims administration process (which at the moment remains subject to Court approval).
• Perform back office administrative/banking tasks as required to support the efficient operation of the office.

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