At the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), hiring students and recent grads is rooted in our history—many of our employees started here as students. We offer meaningful roles along with support, resources, and mentoring to help you grow professionally.
The OAG hires students year-round—whether in regular or co-op programs—for part-time and full-time roles in fields like finance, human resources, information technology, and more, including through the Government of Canada’s Federal Student Work Experience Program.
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in full-time or part-time studies.
Summer term
May to August
Fall term
September to December
Winter term
January to April
Financial audit summer student work term
A financial audit summer student position at the OAG offers university students valuable Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) recognized experience, working alongside professionals to build skills that support both their studies and CPA certification.
To qualify, you must be:
in a full-time undergraduate accounting program at a recognized university
returning to full-time studies after the summer work term
intending to pursue or currently pursuing CPA designation
Performance audit students enrolled in a master’s degree program
The OAG hires students enrolled in master’s programs in fields like public administration, environmental science, law, and engineering in our performance audit program, offering early career experience based on current recruitment needs.
Recent or soon-to-be graduates
University recruitment
Each year, we recruit recent and soon-to-be graduates from many different fields from universities across Canada.
Financial audit trainee program
Financial audit trainees at the OAG complete all CPA experience requirements during their 3-year term and receive support including a CPA mentor, coaching, paid tuition, study days, and exam fees.
Career opportunities
Join our team and contribute to meaningful work while gaining valuable experience, guidance, and mentorship to support your career development. Consult the GC Jobs site for a full list of available positions.
The performance audit trainee program is a 2-year opportunity for graduates of master’s programs in fields like public administration, law, or environmental science to gain hands-on experience, formal training, and mentoring in performance auditing.
