Description

When applying, please ensure you include your cover letter, resume and transcripts. Failure to include all three may result in your application not being reviewed. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your application.

Please have all applications submitted when the posting closes on September 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Ready to gain practical experience for your CPA while elevating your financial skills?

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey towards a rewarding career in accounting? TELUS invites you to join our Pre-Approved CPA Program, a three-year rotational program designed to provide practical experiences and develop your core competencies in accounting. We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, making this opportunity ideal for Indigenous and diverse candidates who are passionate about making a difference in a purpose-led organization. Learn more here: TELUS Pre-Approved CPA Program.

At TELUS, we believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. As a participant in our Pre-Approved CPA Program, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team, contributing to the financial and operational excellence of TELUS. Your work will have a meaningful impact on our customers, shareholders and on the communities in which we operate.

Finance at TELUS is more than an opportunity to drive financial and operational excellence while creating value for investors, customers and team members. It is also about strengthening the community and taking actions every day to support TELUS’ commitment to social capitalism. For example, in 2024, TELUS planted 8 million trees to help mitigate climate change and build a better and more sustainable future.

You will join a three-year rotational program designed to meet all of your CPA practical experience requirements while working through your CPA professional education program. You are not doing it alone. You will be part of a national community of TELUS CPA students and alumni, supporting each other in reaching personal and professional goals. As you near the completion of the Program, you will have the opportunity to network with various teams and leaders across TELUS who will help guide you as you transition into a permanent role in the TELUS Finance team.

The support you will receive in obtaining your CPA designation includes:

• Personal mentorship from an experienced TELUS Finance team member
• Generous study leave policies
• Flexible mobile work arrangements
• Financial support for your studies
• Well-rounded CPA prep program

Salary Range: $66,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 10%

What you’ll do

Though the specific responsibilities will change with the rotation*, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform financial analysis, ensuring data integrity and accuracy for effective business decisions
• Drive financial reporting, budgeting, analytics, forecasting, and provide financial input to projects and business cases
• Collaborate with experienced TELUS Finance team members, receiving mentorship and guidance throughout the program
• Embrace continuous learning, developing a deep understanding of source systems and business processes

*Possible Rotations in the Program include:

• Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Revenue Assurance
• Internal Audit and SOX
• Corporate Development
• Treasury and Investor Relations
• Taxation
• Capital Management
• TELUS Ventures
• Business Intelligence
• Financial Planning and Analysis across various teams

Qualifications

What you bring

• A post-secondary graduate in Accounting (class of 2025 or 2026) with a passion for pursuing a CPA designation
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and G-Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Proven ability to balance work, school, and life commitments, while producing quality work on time
• Innovative mindset, eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Great-to-haves:

• Work experience, community involvement, and team engagement
• Completion of CPA prerequisite courses
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Basic experience using AI tools and technologies to improve productivity and efficiency, with a strong emphasis on responsible and ethical usage

How to Apply:

TELUS is committed to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. If you require accommodation or have any accessibility needs, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your requirements. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and candidates of all genders and sexual orientations. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, and we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. All applicants must apply directly to TELUS using the following link by September 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT:

Pre-Approved CPA Program 2026 Full Time – Accounting Opportunity Job Details | TELUS

When applying, please ensure you include your cover letter, resume and transcripts. Failure to include all three may result in your application not being reviewed. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your application.

Salary Range:  $61,000-$91,000