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About the Role

KPMG in Canada is seeking undergraduate students for a Co-op position in Winter 2027 within the Risk Services, Cyber Security practice in Toronto. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex client issues, develop cybersecurity programs, and gain valuable consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager with day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth project execution and coordination.
• Oversee and maintain the project planning tool (an Excel-based tool), ensuring that all project timelines and deliverables are accurately tracked.
• Send out daily status reports to stakeholders, summarizing project progress, and any issues that may arise.
• Assist with and execute technical cyber-related tasks with our operational teams.
• Assist in developing executive-level weekly reports and metrics, providing insights into project performance and status.
• Engage in various ad-hoc project management-related tasks, such as managing the RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) log and tracking team vacations.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.
• Understand and help solve our clients’ cybersecurity problems.
• Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen.
• Continue to develop internal relationships and your KPMG brand.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and project tracking. Experience with advanced Excel functions is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage project documentation and reporting.
• Understanding and knowledge of managing aspects of cyber risk, including assessment, analysis and reporting of cyber risk in a business context.
• Understanding and applying risk management principles to effectively manage cyber risk.
• Implementing business resilience strategies to minimize the impact of a cyber incident.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools or analytics platforms is considered an asset.
• Comfort in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, generate insights, or support problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated interest in how AI technologies can be applied in professional settings.
• All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment.
• Some practices within Cyber Security require candidates to be eligible for Secret-level security clearance, which mandates Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Skills

• Excel for data analysis, reporting, and project tracking
• Advanced Excel functions
• Coordinating multiple tasks and projects
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational skills
• Cyber risk management
• Risk management principles
• Business resilience strategies
• AI-enabled tools or analytics platforms
• Leveraging AI for efficiency, insights, or problem-solving

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Co-op
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Undergraduate student

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $41,000 to $65,000

Benefits

• Challenging and interesting work
• Authentic engagement experience working with client projects
• Broaden skill set through KPMG’s vast learning and development opportunities
• National Power Up programming
• Opportunities to learn from leaders
• Build a network with other student hires through social events
• Collaborate with professionals from across KPMG
• Learn how KPMG supports your career journey
• Technical training
• Professional skills development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

About the Company

• KPMG in Canada's people bring unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges.
• KPMG provides employees with a variety of unique tools and support systems that ensure they thrive and make their mark in their career and in their communities.
• KPMG's Cybersecurity Services team empowers clients in establishing a robust cybersecurity program that safeguards against emerging threats, fosters transformation, and drives sustainable growth.
• KPMG is committed to encouraging employees to come as they are.
• KPMG is a technology-first, people-driven firm.

Equal Opportunity

• KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.
• A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work.
• We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
• At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel.
• We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best.
• Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.
• You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.
• We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes.
• AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications.
• No hiring decisions are made using AI.
• Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly.
• AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
• We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it.