Accounting Co-op Student
Vancouver, BC, CA, V6B 0M3 Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA Vancouver, BC, CA
Description
TELUS Career Opportunity in Accounting
May 2025 TELUS Co-op Positions
Please have all applications submitted when the posting closes on February 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST.
When applying, please ensure you include your cover letter, resume and transcripts. Failure to include all three may result in your application not being reviewed. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your application.
The TELUS team acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that inspire us. We recognize the land and the benefits it provides all of us, as an act of Reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on, work on or are visiting. Learn more about TELUS’ reconciliation commitments and actions, and the remarkable outcomes that Indigenous communities are driving here.
Ready to gain practical experience for your CPA while elevating your financial skills?
Our team and what we’ll accomplish together
It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do or how you do it. At TELUS, your unique contribution and talents will be valued and respected. The more diverse perspectives we have, the better we can serve our customers and the communities in which we operate.
Finance at TELUS is more than an opportunity to drive financial and operational excellence while creating value for investors, customers and team members. It is also about strengthening the community and taking actions every day to support TELUS’ commitment to social capitalism. For example, in April 2023, TELUS celebrated planting our 1 millionth tree to help mitigate climate change and build a better and more sustainable future.
This co-op experience is an excellent way for you and TELUS to explore a long-term fit as a potential career step for new graduates. During this exciting 8-month program, you will bring your A-game to the field of Accounting and Finance by diving into a dynamic experience jam-packed with opportunities to develop your core competencies in one of our traditional accounting rotations. We provide on-the-job training, in-house courses, and other educational support that will prepare you for complex and challenging assignments.
As part of a larger group of co-ops and candidates currently enrolled in our Pre-Approved CPA Program, you’ll be able to take advantage of TELUS’s mentorship program and community volunteering opportunities.
Depending on which rotation you are assigned to, your co-op experience at TELUS may count towards the overall CPA practical experience requirement. Learn more about TELUS’ post grad program here: TELUS Pre-Approved CPA Program.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform financial analysis, ensuring data integrity and accuracy for effective business decisions
- Drive financial reporting, budgeting, analytics, forecasting, and provide financial input to projects and business cases
- Embrace continuous learning, developing a deep understanding of source systems and business processes
- Collaborate with peers, managers, and our senior finance team
Qualifications
What you bring
- Currently enrolled in Commerce or Business Administration studies specializing in Accounting or Finance, pursuing their CPA Accounting designation
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and G-Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Proven ability to balance work, school, and life commitments, while producing quality work on time
- Innovative mindset, eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Great-to-haves:
- Completed one or more previous co-op term(s) or summer internship(s)
- Work experience, community involvement, and team engagement
- Bilingualism (English/French)
- Basic experience using AI tools and technologies to improve productivity and efficiency, with a strong emphasis on responsible and ethical usage
How to Apply:
TELUS is committed to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. If you require accommodation or have any accessibility needs, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your requirements. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and candidates of all genders and sexual orientations. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, and we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. All applicants must apply directly to TELUS using the following link by February 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST:
https://careers.telus.com/job-invite/46297/
When applying, please ensure you include your cover letter, resume and transcripts. Failure to include all three may result in your application not being reviewed. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your application.