Campus Recruitment Opportunities & Events
Connect with Employers: Upcoming Campus Recruitment Events
CPABC has curated a list of events to help you connect with potential employers throughout the academic year.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. Other employers may host additional events, so be proactive! Research and reach out to employers you're interested in.
Open to All: Unless stated otherwise, all events are open to everyone. For more campus-specific events, check with your career centre and student clubs.
Important: CPABC does not organize these events. Direct any questions to the respective employers.
Stay proactive and make the most of these opportunities!
Lower Mainland
August 26, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
KPMG Canada - Talent Boost Tuesday: Interviewing Skills
Format: Virtual
To ensure you feel empowered and prepared throughout your recruitment journey, we're bringing back our TALENT BOOST TUESDAY series! Each event will feature speakers from KPMG who will present on each week's theme, facilitate discussions and be available to answer your questions. These sessions are intended for current post-secondary students who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as January 2026. If you have already graduated within the past year (1 year), you may register, however all other candidates should be visiting our Experienced Professionals career page and applying for those opportunities.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/SjwaYryGF5
August 27, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Smythe LLP– Cover Letter & Resume Online Workshop
Format: Virtual
Spring recruiting season is here! Make sure your resume and cover letter are ready to impress. Join our virtual Cover Letter & Resume Workshop to learn how to make your application stand out this spring recruiting season. We’ll share tips on formatting, keyword optimization, and customization strategies to help you showcase your skills and experiences effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your job application materials.
The Zoom link will be provided closer to the event date on our LinkedIn page. (Registration deadline: Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 11:59pm.)
August 28, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
KPMG Canada – Virtual Info Session
Format: Virtual
Calling all aspiring CPAs! The KPMG GVA Campus Recruiting team is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming info session. This session is designed to help you make informed decisions about your career path and support you through our CPA fall recruiting season.
Please stay tuned to the GVA Campus Recruiting team's LinkedIn pages for the registration link.
September 3, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Davidson & Company LLP – Tax vs. Audit: The Great Accounting Debate
Format: In person
Location: Davidson & Company, 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G6
Back by popular demand! Davidson & Company is inviting accounting students to a one-of-a-kind recruitment event where our own CPAs and Partners will go head-to-head in a lively debate about the pros and cons of the Tax and Audit career paths. This is more than just an info session - it’s the ultimate CPA showdown designed to help students discover which path packs a bigger punch for them!
Follow us on LinkedIn in the coming weeks for more information on registration.
September 3, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Rolfe Benson LLP – 2025 Open House
Format: In person
Location: 1090 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
- Brief RB info session
- Tour of the office
- Refreshments
- Fun games with our Partners, Managers, and staff!
Register for Rolfe Benson LLP - 2025 Open House
September 9, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
BDO Canada LLP – IGNITE: Vancouver 2025
Format: In person
Location: BDO Canada Vancouver (1055 W Georgia Street, Vancouver BC)
Join us for BDO Canada's IGNITE: Vancouver, a unique opportunity to gain industry insights and build valuable connections with our Vancouver team.
This year's experience features exclusive office tours, engaging breakout sessions led by our professionals, and networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Whether you're looking to explore career opportunities, develop new skills, or expand your professional network, IGNITE: Vancouver is the perfect place to start.
Agenda
5:00 - 5:15 PM | Arrival & registration
5:15 - 5:30 PM | Welcome & introduction
5:30 - 7:30 PM | Office tour, breakout sessions & networking
Applications are open now and will close on August 27th.
Selected students will be notified once applications are closed.
Register for BDO Canada LLP - IGNITE: Vancouver 2025
September 10, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Reid Hurst Nagy – RHN Mix and Mingle
Format: In Person
Location: Greta Bar, 50 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8
Connect with professionals from RHN CPA in a relaxed and fun setting, learn more about career opportunities with our team. This is a great chance to network, ask questions, and discover what it's like to work at our firm.
To register, please email careers@rhncpa.com
September 11, 2025 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
KPMG Canada – KPMG Carnival
Format: In person
Location: TBD
Did you miss out on registering for KPMG Kickoff BBQ? Don’t worry - save the date students and recent graduates! KPMG GVA is bringing back the return of KPMG Karnival for you to connect with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, kickstart your career journey, and network over activities. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and grow with KPMG! Please note, this event is intended for current post-secondary students who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as January 2026. Please note that there will be two sessions for you to choose from: 12:00-2:00PM PST or 3:00-5:00PM PST.
Please stay tuned to the GVA Campus Recruiting team's LinkedIn pages for the registration link.
September 12, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
KPMG Canada – Virtual Info Session
Format: Virtual
Calling all aspiring CPAs! The KPMG GVA Campus Recruiting team is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming info session. This session is designed to help you make informed decisions about your career path and support you through our CPA fall recruiting season.
Please stay tuned to the GVA Campus Recruiting team's LinkedIn pages for the registration link.
September 17, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton– Showcase in Vancouver
Format: In Person
Location: Doane Grant Thornton Vancouver Office, 733 Seymour Street, Suite 2000, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S6
Join us for our Annual Student Showcase in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 17th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at our Downtown Vancouver office and explore our exciting new space — including our beautiful patio. Learn about our co-op and post-graduate articling student support programs, meet our team over light refreshments and interactive activities, and create a custom CPA LEGO figure as a memorable takeaway.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vu794K2Dfx
September 18, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton– Student Mixer in Abbotsford
Format: In Person
Location: The event location will be provided upon registration.
Don’t miss our Annual Fraser Valley Student Mixer in Abbotsford on Thursday, September 18th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Discover how we support aspiring accountants through co-op and articling programs, meet our team, take part in fun activities, and leave with a personalized CPA LEGO figure to commemorate the experience.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/nSEdfsY6eA
Thompson Okanagan
September 10, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
BDO Canada LLP – BDO Kelowna Open House
Format: In person
Location: BDO Canada Kelowna, 1631 Dickson Avenue, Suite 400, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
Step inside BDO Kelowna! We're excited to welcome you to our Open House—an evening of networking, insight, and discovery as you get to know our people, our culture, and the impact we make in the community. Note this event will start promptly at 5:30pm PST.
Register for BDO Canada LLP - BDO Kelowna Open House
September 15, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton – Showcase in Kelowna
Format: In Person
Location: 1633 Ellis Street, Suite 200, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A8
Join us for our Annual Student Showcase in Kelowna on Monday, September 15th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, where you’ll get an inside look at our firm and how we support co-op and post-graduate articling students. You’ll tour our office, connect with our team, enjoy light refreshments and activities, and build your very own CPA LEGO figure to take home.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UL95MPXcPT
September 16, 2025 | Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Crowe MacKay LLP, Kelowna – Get to Know Crowe
Format: In Person
Location: 500 - 1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9Y2 (5th Floor - Landmark #5 Building)
Come meet our Kelowna team in-person and find out why students GO CROWE! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the partners, professionals and current students, ask your questions, and learn more about what your Crowe experience will be in Kelowna. We can’t wait to meet you!
A registration link will be made available at the end of August/early Sept and will be posted on our website, LinkedIn and with the post-secondary institutions.
Register for Crowe MacKay LLP, Kelowna - Get to Know Crowe
September 16, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:30pm
MNP Kelowna – Open House
Format: In person
Location: MNP Kelowna Office, Suite 1500, 1700 Dickson Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0L5
We're Hiring Future CPAs!
Its that time of year again! Fall Recruit is here, and our Okanagan MNP team is growing! We are looking to meet the next generation of CPA Students!
Location: MNP Kelowna Office
Start Dates: September 2026 – Articling Accountants & January 2027 – Co-op Roles
If you're ready to kick-start your accounting career in a supportive, dynamic environment — we want to meet you!
Register for our upcoming Open House and learn more about life at MNP.
September 16, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton – Student Mixer in Kamloops
Format: In Person
Location: Thompson Rivers University (Campus Activity Centre, Terrace Room), 1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
Join us for the Annual Student Mixer in Kamloops on Tuesday, September 16th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Thompson Rivers University, where you’ll meet our team and learn about how we help co-op and post-graduate articling students thrive. Enjoy a casual evening with refreshments, engaging activities, and the chance to build your own CPA LEGO figure to take home.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/wU3vY5c5Jg
September 18, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
BDO Canada LLP – BDO Kamloops Open House
Format: In person
Location: BDO Canada Kamloops, 275 Lansdowne Street, Suite 300 - Kamloops, BC
Step inside BDO Kamloops! We're excited to welcome you to our Open House—an evening of networking, insight, and discovery as you get to know our people, our culture, and the impact we make in the community.
Note this event will start promptly at 4:30pm PST.
Register for BDO Canada LLP - BDO Kamloops Open House
September 22, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Avanti CPA LLP - 2025 Avanti CPA LLP - Student Open House
Format: In person
Location: 261 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A1
Join us for the 2025 Avanti CPA LLP Student Open House – an exciting opportunity for all accounting students to connect with our team, explore career paths, and tour our newly renovated office in Kamloops, BC. Come see what we're all about, we would love to meet you!
Vancouver Island
September 4, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Baker Tilly Victoria - Books to Business: An Open House for Aspiring CPAs
Format: In person
Location: 219-3551 Uptown Blvd, Victoria BC, V8Z 0B9
Join us for a casual and informative afternoon where you’ll meet firm staff, connect with CPAs and fellow students, and explore career paths in public practice accounting. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and giveaways!
Register for Baker Tilly Victoria - Books to Business
*A follow-up email will be sent to those who register*
September 10, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
Doane Grant Thornton – From Boardroom to Classroom: Insights With a Managing Partner
Format: In person
Location: Doane Grant Thornton Victoria Office, 650 - 1675 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Q 2K4
Doane Grant Thornton’s Managing Partner, Mike Stubbing, will be visiting Camosun College on Wednesday, September 10th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for an engaging one-hour “Ask-Me-Anything” session focused on careers in accounting and the CPA designation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear first-hand insights, and learn from one of Canada’s most respected tax professionals. Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch while you connect, learn, and get inspired.
Register for Doane Grant Thornton - From Boardroom to Classroom
September 15, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Burkett & Co, Chartered Professional Accountants - Open House
Format: In person
Location: #200 - 3561 Shelbourne Street, Victoria
Join us for an open house tailored for aspiring CPA students. Meet our team, explore career paths, and find out how Burkett & Co supports your growth through mentorship, development opportunities, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Please email careers@burkett.ca to register or inquire for more information.
October 7, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton – Up-Island Student Mixer
Format: In person
Location: Doane Grant Thornton in Nanaimo (exact location will be shared upon registration)
Join us for our Annual Doane Grant Thornton Up-Island Student Mixer taking place in Nanaimo on Tuesday, October 7th from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm. This event offers a great opportunity to network with our Nanaimo, Courtenay, and Duncan team in a casual setting and learn how we support students in co-op and post-graduate accounting roles. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages and visit our LEGO station to build your own CPA figure to take home.
Register for Doane Grant Thornton - Up-Island Student Mixer
October 8, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Doane Grant Thornton – Showcase in Victoria
Format: In person
Location: Doane Grant Thornton Victoria Office, 650 - 1675 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Q 2K4
Join us for our Annual Doane Grant Thornton Student Showcase taking place at our Victoria office on Wednesday, October 8th from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm. This event offers a chance to tour our office, learn more about our firm and service lines, connect with our Victoria team, and discover how we support students in co-op and post-graduate accounting roles. Enjoy light refreshments, purple candy bar, speed networking activity, and LEGO station where you can build your own CPA figure to take home.