Job Description

Posting Title
COOP LVL 1 - Audit Associate, Co-op Student
Position Classification
Coop Education Train Prgm Lv1
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$48,883.26 annually, $ 1,873.69 Bi-weekly
Close Date
9/8/2025
Job Type
Temporary (Co-op)
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Auditor General
Ministry Branch / Division
Financial Audit and Related Services
Job Summary

Audit Associate, Co-op Student

Classification:

Co-op Level 1

Salary:

$48,883.26 annually, $ 1,873.69 Bi-weekly

Job Type:

Co-op, up to three positions available

Start Date:

January 5, 2026

Duration:

4 or 8 month terms

Location:

Victoria

An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.

Do you want to be part of a challenging and rewarding work community?

The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) is an independent office of the legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government. We offer opportunities for career growth, an excellent compensation package, and flexible working arrangements.


Our office promotes trust, cooperation, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We are committed to creating and reinforcing diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety - creating a safe environment where everyone feels they belong and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for everyone. Our staff events are socially, physically, and emotionally nourishing - with lots of great food - and fun!


Interested in growing your career? We offer support for your professional development and education and reimbursement of your professional dues. Other benefits include:


extended health benefits; policies and benefits to support your personal and family needs; B.C. public service pension; life insurance; and confidential employee and family assistance program.

Our downtown Victoria location supports collaboration and includes a gym, indoor bike storage, and decks with views of the beautiful Inner Harbour.

About the Role

Co-op students participate primarily in financial statement audits. Audit results provide the public and members of the Legislative Assembly with assurance information about government's ability to fairly present its annual financial results, as adherent to the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards for senior governments. Work may also involve coordination with other groups within the office.


Co-op students work in a team, receiving assignments from Engagement Managers and usually working under the supervision of a Senior Auditor. With support, they may interact with staff, primarily in financial management and potentially with program managers, of ministries, Crown corporations, universities, colleges, school districts, and health authorities.

Accountabilities

Co-op students may be exposed to different steps of the financial statement audit process (planning, conducting, reporting) in accordance with OAG and professional standards. They may have exposure to various business processes, identify relevant controls or weaknesses, carry out analytical procedures, perform substantive sampling, and other audit tasks. They will work on at least two different audits and possibly other projects depending on scheduling needs.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Working towards undergraduate degree OR has an undergraduate degree and is working towards post-graduate diploma to fulfill Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Education Program prerequisite courses. Successful completion of an advanced accounting course, such as Camosun College's ACCT-211 Financial Accounting 4 or similar transfer course. Must have a minimum grade of C+ on all college/university-level accounting courses. General work experience in a team-focused, client-centred environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to work effectively in a team. Ability to prepare and review reports and documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Ability to continually receive and incorporate feedback to develop skills and professional judgment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional time management and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferences

Preference may be given to candidates who have: + experience with CaseWare audit software;
+ higher grade averages; and
+ successfully completed an audit and assurance course, such as Camosun College's ACCT-380 Auditing 1 or similar transfer course.

Conditions

Must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizenship). Successful completion of security screening requirements of the B.C. public service, which may include a criminal record check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act check, and/or enhanced screening checks as required. Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures. We support a flexible hybrid work environment. However, you must be able to work in the office when required by your supervisor. Given the nature of the office's work, it will not be possible to use research done during a co-op term for a research paper. All employees and contractors, including those on co-op work terms, sign a confidentiality agreement. Must be able to travel occasionally within the province.

Please see the attached job profile for a full description of the accountabilities and required qualifications.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role candidates must submit the following to hr@bcauditor.com in PDF format:


Cover letter

Resume.

Your resume must include whether you are eligible to work in Canada, and whether this is temporary.

Post-secondary transcripts


Failure to provide the required documents listed above in PDF format will result in your application being unsuccessful.


Applications will be accepted from Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.


We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. We invite candidates to ask for help if they need accommodations for the job application process.


For more information, please contact hr@bcauditor.com.


Job Category
Finance
How to apply to this job

How to Apply

To be considered for this role candidates must submit the following to hr@bcauditor.com in PDF format:

Cover letter Resume.

Your resume must include whether you are eligible to work in Canada, and whether this is temporary.

* Post-secondary transcripts