Indigenous Internship (Nov 2025)

About KPMG

KPMG is a global professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Known for its expertise in financial management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, KPMG serves diverse industries with a focus on integrity, innovation, and quality.

Your role

Overview:

This opportunity is specifically designed for students who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) peoples of Canada and are interested in exploring career opportunities at KPMG in Canada.

What you will do:

Student careers in audit:

During your time with audit at KPMG, you will encounter new learning opportunities every day, While being supported by your engagement teams, mentors, and peers, you will further enhance your:

• Analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Time management.
• Communication.

Student careers in tax:

A career in tax at KPMG is an excellent first step in your professional services career. It can further develop your analytical skills, time management, and communication, as well as develop your business acumen through the wide variety of clients you will collaborate with. You will experience on-the-job learning while being supported by your engagement teams, mentors, and peers.

Tax specialization areas:

KPMG offers tax services to a variety of clients within different industries. There are opportunities to work with public clients, private clients, and not-for-profit clients. Some of the industries in which KPMG clients operate include:

• Financial Services.
• Banking.
• Insurance.
• Leasing.
• Wealth Asset Management.
• Mining.
• Real Estate.
• Consumer and Industrial Markets.
• Owner-Managed Private Enterprises.
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications.
• Intelligent Delivery & Innovation Tax Group.

Student careers in the advisory:

Starting directly in the Advisory practice is ideal for those who wish to pursue a long term as a Consultant, without the requirement to formally rotate through Audit to obtain the traditional hour requirements, and qualify for their professional designation.

Training & development

KPMG Intern and Co-op program aims to develop the next generation of leaders through challenging and interesting work. During your term, you will gain authentic engagement experience working with client projects across the company teams. Along the way, you will broaden your skill set through KPMG’s vast learning and development opportunities that you can take on to your future career. 

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Competitive salary.
• Workday flexibility.
• Experiential learning opportunities.
• Well-being and productivity initiatives.
• Career progression avenues.

Career progression

Intern at KPMG  offers an immersive experience, exposing you to diverse projects, mentorship from industry leaders, and networking opportunities. Through learning, you'll develop valuable skills, gain insights into various business sectors, and lay a solid foundation for future career growth within the firm or beyond

Work-life balance

KPMG knows that what people want from work has changed and so the company is creating new ways of working – everything from the way they work, to where work, to the tools used. The team is focused on building client connections and delivering service in a flexible, innovative, and collaborative way. KPMG's working hours are flexible, and if a project’s nature allows, they also offer work from home.

Culture & vibe

KPMG cultivates a dynamic atmosphere characterized by collaboration, innovation, and diversity. Emphasizing professional development and client service excellence, it champions teamwork and integrity, creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace environment that inspires employees to excel.

About you

What you bring to the role:

You strive to make a meaningful and positive difference alongside your peers, to work collaboratively and with innovation at the forefront. You’re passionate about being involved in your local community and post-secondary institution and have a proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while being curious as you learn emerging practices and technologies.  

• You are an undergraduate Indigenous student or recent graduate who intends to apply for a role with KPMG in Canada this year.
• You have an excellent academic record 
• You are committed to achieving your Canadian CPA designation.
• You develop collaborative relationships: Establish meaningful relationships internally and externally and develop wide and productive networks. 
• You develop and motivate others: Engage others, instill confidence, and support people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results. 
• You take opportunities to learn and adapt: Use insights and self-reflection to develop capability and embrace new challenges. 
• You are committed to quality: Delivers high-quality results and exceptional service that provide value. 
• You foster innovation: Embrace a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value. 

How to apply

What is required for this application process:  

• Applications should include a resume and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website.  
• Although a cover letter isn't mandatory, there is a section where you will be expected to upload a document. You can either upload a blank document or use this opportunity to tell us about the areas of KPMG that interest you. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com
• careers.kpmg.ca
• https://kpmg.ca./careers/
• kpmg.com/tw/en/pages/careers/articles/employee-benefit.html