Chris Couture

Managing Partner, PwC Winnipeg

Accounting firms do similar types of work, but what sets PwC apart from the other organizations are our people, our culture and the opportunities we provide for learning and development. With a light-hearted, yet determined atmosphere, PwC’s Winnipeg office has the ideal work environment to kick-start your career.

When potential recruits ask me what I like most or why I stayed with PwC, the answer is easy: I get to work with an amazing group of professional people, I learn something new every day and I get to help others learn and develop. Join our PwC team and seize the rewarding career you’ve earned. Make the choice that guarantees exciting teamwork, new challenges and top-notch rewards.

Good luck – I look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,


Chris Couture
Managing Partner, PwC Winnipeg

Our PwC Winnipeg office has approximately 150 employees and is located in the heart of downtown.

PwC Winnipeg offers opportunities in Audit and Assurance, Tax and Consulting & Deals with a wide range of clients. From large world-renowned organizations, to small locally owned and managed businesses, we have the opportunity to act as their trusted business advisors.

While all of our new hires from campus typically start off in Audit and Assurance we provide opportunities to transfer into Tax or Consulting & Deals. There's also the possibility to participate in international secondments in other PwC offices in North America and around the world.

Our office has a strong focus on the development of our people and provides many learning opportunities, especially for CASB students who are preparing to write their UFE.

As much as we work hard, we love to play hard and hold an array of social events throughout the year including our annual golf day, volunteer days and “Thirsty Thursdays” where we can all connect and relax in a fun environment.

Winnipeg has many industries allowing you the opportunity to work with a wide-range of companies. Our clients are in various sectors including retail, manufacturing and financial services. Our office serves clients of various sizes, ranging from local private companies to large, national public companies. We are also able to provide opportunities to work with non-profit organizations. We ensure you have an opportunity to experience many types of clients to help you develop in your career and figure out what area suits you best.

• Air Canada
• North West Company
• Winnipeg Airport Authority
• The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
• Royal Winnipeg Ballet

We believe that everyone has the ability to make a difference in their community. Our office supports this belief with action. We encourage everyone to give back to the community by providing them with paid Team Volunteering Days. They’re a great way for our office to give back to the community and to share our skills with local organizations that are making a difference. In 2010-2011, our office volunteered more than 540 paid hours to lend a hand at local charities.

We also participate in our national Green Week, and are very active in supporting the United Way. Last year we raised over $50,000 to support the organization.

• Habitat for Humanity, Winnipeg
• The Children’s Museum
• Winnipeg Boys & Girls Clubs
• Winnipeg Harvest

At our Winnipeg office, it’s not just about work, but also about engaging in activities to build your professional and social network. You can participate in numerous activities and events to help make your time here as rewarding as possible.

We have volunteer days, numerous social events and compete in a variety of sporting tournaments. Our social committee is always planning new events. Some of our favourite activities include our golf day, and Day of Caring volunteer events. All of our activities are a great way to connect with fellow employees from all levels. Our annual dinner brings everyone together and lets them celebrate the successes of the past year. At PwC Winnipeg, we’re more than just colleagues, we’re friends.

Our CASB support program has tools and resources in place to support you through all the modules leading up to the final one, the UFE.

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 14 days of training and education for the CA designation examinations.

You’ll be part of our UFE mentoring program, where you’ll be assigned a recent successful UFE staff finalist, providing you with one-on-one guidance and support.

You’ll also receive extensive study leave and payment for all UFE-related exam fees, and paid days off for all CASB face-to-face sessions and exam days. In addition, you'll receive one paid day off when you receive your UFE results and an additional five days off for passing the UFE.

Application deadline date:

Tuesday, October 4, 2011:

• University of Manitoba & Winnipeg

Events

• ASBAA Wine & Cheese and Firm Orientation Session at the Hotel Fort Gary: Thursday, September 29, 2011

Positions available:

• Full time Associates, Audit & Assurance
• Co-op Students, Audit & Assurance
• Summer Students, Audit & Assurance

Contact information:

Richardson Building
One Lombard Place, Suite 2300
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X6