January 2027 - Scientific Research & Experimental Design (Non-CPA) - 8 month Co-op - Vancouver
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) · Vancouver ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Internship
- Category
- Design
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Salary
- CAD 55,000 – 65,000 / year
Co-op role in PwC’s Tax practice helping Canadian companies claim SR&ED tax credits and other incentives; involves research, claim preparation, and client support.
Line of Service
TaxIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
General Tax ConsultingManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a co-op in our Tax practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting.Throughout your co-op term, you’ll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to our innovative AI and digital tools to help you build future-ready capabilities in tax research, technology, and business acumen. You’ll also gain firsthand experience of busy season and see how tax work unfolds in real time. Whether you're working from a PwC office, a client site, or remotely, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and continuous learning. Grow here, go further.
The Opportunity: Scientific Research & Experimental Design
At PwC, our people in Scientific Research and Experimental Development focus on helping Canadian companies access the SR&ED tax credit and other grants and incentives to fund their innovation and drive growth. A career in our practice will provide you with the opportunity to help businesses access tax incentives intended to encourage research and development in Canada. Being human-led and tech-powered, we assist corporations, individuals, trusts, and partnerships that conduct eligible work in claiming SR&ED tax incentives for the year. Your work may span identifying eligible research and development activities, preparing and supporting claims, and delivering strategic insights that transform complex incentive programs into confident, well-informed business decisions.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a SR&ED Co-op intern, you'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate in the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and other incentive program submissions
Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations
Provide practical solutions to optimize clients' returns from SR&ED and other government incentives
Attend meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
Contribute to business development activities to identify and research opportunities
Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen
Contribute to developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges
Assist in managing and delivering large projects
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Completion of second year courses in accounting or a STEM field
Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities
Creative problem-solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to support claim preparation and review engagements
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however, you can select a second and third office preference.
Please note:
Apply before our applications close on September 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm (PT). To learn about our application process, visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website
This position is eligible for PwC Canada’s Award and Mentorship Programs.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Eligible employees will also have the opportunity to participate in our performance pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
Why you’ll love PwC:
Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs.
Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential.
Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad,
Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow.
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Certified Payroll, Communication, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Tax Credit, Taxes, Tax Incentives, Tax Legislation, Tax Modeling, Tax Policy, Tax Provisions, Tax Restructuring, Tax Structures, Teamwork {+ 1 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
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