Co-op or Intern, Credits & Incentives (Winter 2027) Waterloo
BDO
- Location
- Kitchener-Waterloo - Caroline St
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Salary
- $48k – $60k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About this role
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 Waterloo O ffice is looking for a Co-op or Intern to join the Credits & Incentives team in Winter 2027 for a four-month term. This role is net new and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities: Prepare technical reports that describe the client’s technical (e.g. scientific, engineering) challenges and experiments performed Work as part of a team of consultants on multiple client engagements/projects Plan, organize and execute the technical portion of engagements, including interviews of technical personnel and work with financial team members Conduct industry and tax research to support technical positions Draft marketing documents and email communications Support tool and template development using MS Office and Co-Pilot scripts How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration You are a quick learner with an inquisitive mind - able to research and comprehend a broad spectrum of technologies, from life sciences to software engineering You have excellent writing and story-telling skills; you can concisely articulate the innovative work clients performed from a non-business/product perspective (e.g. focused on technologies involved) 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. Preferred E xperience and E ducation Yo u are working towards a degree o r d iploma in Science & Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Software , IT or related fields You have incredible communication skills across written, oral and presentation formats You have experience in summarizing technical concepts into professional language You have demonstrated collaboration, service excellence and have excellent interpersonal skills You are outgoing, self-confident and able to achieve individual and team objectives The expected range of compensation for this role is $48,000 – $60,000 . Why BDO? 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