Build your career. Stay connected to who you are.
At BDO, we believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities make us stronger. Our Indigenous Student Program supports self-identifying First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students as they explore meaningful career opportunities in professional services while staying connected to their communities, cultures, and aspirations.
Our program is an opportunity to build professional skills, expand your network, and gain hands-on experience in an inclusive environment that values authenticity, belonging, and growth. The program reflects BDO's commitment to reconciliation through meaningful action and creating pathways for Indigenous talent to thrive.
Why join the Indigenous Student Program?
As a participant, you'll gain:
Who can apply?
The Indigenous Student Program is open to self-identifying Indigenous post-secondary students, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, who are interested in exploring career opportunities with BDO.
Whether you're studying accounting, business, finance, consulting, technology, or another related field that aligns with opportunities at BDO, we encourage you to explore how your skills and interests could contribute to our team.
Opportunities across BDO
Students may gain experience in one of our service lines or business areas, including:
- Audit & Assurance
- Tax
- Business Services & Outsourcing (BSO)
- Management Consulting
- Technology Consulting
- Financial Advisory Services
- Firm-wide Services
Available opportunities may vary by location and recruitment cycle.
Our commitment to reconciliation
At BDO, reconciliation is an ongoing journey grounded in listening, learning, relationship-building, and meaningful action. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and fostering an environment where Indigenous employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
The Indigenous Student Program is one way we are putting this commitment into action by creating access to meaningful work experience, mentorship, and career development for Indigenous students across Canada.
Supporting Indigenous students through Indspire
BDO is proud to sponsor Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships program, which provides financial support to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post-secondary students. Through this partnership, we're helping reduce financial barriers so students can focus on their education and future careers.
Recipients of a BDO-sponsored Building Brighter Futures bursary may also have the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience through BDO's Indigenous Student Program, connecting education with hands-on professional experience and career development.
Visit Indspire's Building Brighter Futures website to explore eligibility, application deadlines, and available bursaries and scholarships.
Want to hear how the bursary has made a difference? Read Matthew's story to learn how BDO's Indigenous Student Bursary helped him focus on his studies, build confidence, and take the next step toward a career in accounting.