At Baker Tilly, we care about your long‑term development, so we have created a comprehensive process for building true accountants from the ground up. We feel that this approach differentiates us from other firms. Students at Baker Tilly are exposed to a wide variety of work, due to the diversity and size of our client base and the breadth of our services. Our students learn to prepare an entire file, including financial statements and related tax returns, under the guidance of a manager, which makes the work more interesting and more relevant to developing your overall technical knowledge and skills.

We proudly support our students in their educational pursuits by paying for:

• Course exam fees and exam writing day for students in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• Common Final Examination (CFE) fees
• Three CFE exam writing days
• Two weeks of CFE study leave
• An allowance to attend convocation ceremonies
• The cost of framing your certificate for designations
• Equivalent course fees if you choose to pursue a Master’s degree in lieu of the CPA PEP program
• Annual CPA student fees
• CPA Initiation fees and subsequent annual fees

We understand that not all students take the same path to their CPA designation, and our firm will help and support you in making the choice that works best for you.

As a student employee at Baker Tilly Ottawa, you will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Paid overtime
• A group benefits program, including long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Vacation pay
• Reduced hours in summer and paid office closure between Dec. 27 and Dec. 31
• Health and wellness benefits of $500 per calendar year to contribute to your physical and mental health
• Annual professional development activities to ensure you are meeting your mandatory professional development requirements, which may include our Introductory Assurance Training and In‑Charge Assurance Training
• Practice development bonuses to encourage the continued growth and success of our firm
• Annual career planning and development discussions
• Multiple social activities to encourage getting to know your colleagues

Learn from the best

As a new staff member, you will have an opportunity to be paired with a mentor. This person will help you develop and grow with the business and throughout your career. In addition to this formal mentorship, you can expect additional guidance and support from partners and other senior members of your firm. When you’re preparing to take the Common Final Examination (CFE), you can count on our leaders to provide especially impactful insight and support – and when you succeed, we will honour you with a firm celebration.

Ready to get started? Explore the opportunities currently available at our firm in Ottawa or Gatineau ⁠–⁠ and throughout our national network.