Glen M. Dyrda, FCA

Managing Partner, PwC Southwestern Ontario

I'm delighted to welcome you to the Southwestern Ontario (SWO) offices of PwC. Our SWO practice combines our offices in Waterloo, Windsor and London into what's considered a virtual office. This lets our people enjoy a much broader learning experience, and offers our clients the combined resources of our SWO-wide team.

I'm the Chair of the Partnership Board of PwC in Canada. My contacts on the Board and from my two-year secondment to England some years ago still provide me with a unique ability to provide a distinctive experience to our people and our clients each and every day.

For the past seven years, PwC has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, but I've always felt we were a top performer from the first day I stepped into the office here. I look forward to welcoming you to our offices in Waterloo, as do my partners Loris Macor in Windsor and Chirag Shah in London, together with the rest of our Southwestern Ontario team.

Sincerely,


Glen M. Dyrda, FCA
Managing Partner, PwC Southwestern Ontario

PwC's Southwestern Ontario offices include three cities that are all great places to live and work. Waterloo is strategically located in what's known as Canada's Technology Triangle and is considered one of the world's most intelligent cities.

Windsor is a major centre for research and development, advanced technology, automotive vehicles and parts manufacturing, consumer and industrial products, and agriculture.

London is the largest urban centre of our Southwestern Ontario locations and is home to world renowned healthcare facilities and prestigious educational institutions.

While these three cities are home to our people, exciting opportunities with PwC have taken them to different places around the globe including Australia, Columbia and Ireland. These opportunities, coupled with our expansive internal learning and development programs, allow our people to develop to their highest potential.

At our offices, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of public and private companies from various sectors. Our large and diverse client base allows you to sharpen your skills first-hand with companies and industries in every corner of the world, as well as right here at home.

At PwC, you'll join an international team, experience different regulatory environments and develop your expertise. We respond to challenges that different economies present, and as a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to assist clients in building a sustainable business and capitalizing on these changes.

We take your career objectives seriously, and will work to connect your interests and areas of expertise with appropriate client work. Some examples of clients you could be working with include:

• The Athletic Club

In 2010-2011, our employees in Southwestern Ontario volunteered more than 518 hours in the community. Some examples of our charity activities include:

• Boys and Girls' Club of London
• Habitat for Humanity
• Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Samaritan's Purse
• United Way Campaign

We also participate in PwC's annual Green Week where we get involved in community cleanups and tree planting activities.

We believe that a big part of our business is the culture we build in our offices. PwC recognizes the importance of balancing work with fun. We host events like Golf Day, Beach Day, Holiday Dinner and Dances, as well as Rookie Parties. We also celebrate your achievements and milestones through the UFE Results Party, Long Service Award Celebration and the Volunteer of the Year Celebration. Our annual Town Hall Meeting, Summer Rib Fest and PwC hockey tournament provide the opportunity for all members of the SWO offices to connect and get to know one another.

Our Wellness Committees also provide the offices with healthy treats, massage treatments, lunch time walks and educational sessions to keep our health at top of mind.

PwC's In-House Uniform Final Examination (UFE) Preparation Program is designed to support you during the entire examination process. Led by professional instructors and markers from the PASS program, our extensive program includes 36 days of training and education for the three CA designation examinations: Core Knowledge Examination (CKE), School of Accountancy (SOA) and UFE. You'll also be provided with all UFE materials and payment of UFE-related exam fees, along with ten weeks of paid and nine weeks of unpaid leave to participate in the program and to give you time to study and write your exams. As part of our UFE mentoring program, you'll also be assigned a recent successful UFE writer who'll provide you with one-on-one guidance and support.

Key dates

Application deadline dates:

• Richard Ivey School of Business: September 15, 2011
• University of Western Ontario BMOS: September 15, 2011
• University of Waterloo: September 23, 2011
• Laurier University: September 23, 2011
• University of Windsor: September 23, 2011

Positions available:

• Co-op (AAG)
• Associate (AAG)