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In Canada, PricewaterhouseCoopers has more than 5,200 partners and staff in locations from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Now celebrating 100 years of excellence in Canada, we provide industry focused assurance, advisory and tax services for public, private and government clients in four areas:

1. Corporate accountability
2. Risk management
3. Structuring and mergers and acquisitions
4. Performance and process improvement

As part of a larger network of over 154,000 people in 153 countries, we work to provide clients with the best of our collective thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

Krista Mooney, GTA Campus Recruitment Manager

Hello Everyone!

My name is Krista Mooney and it is a pleasure to introduce myself as the GTA Campus Recruitment Manager for the Audit and Assurance Group (AAG) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  I began my career with PwC in 2002 as a summer student in the Downtown Toronto office, and joined full time in 2003 upon my graduation from Queen’s University Commerce. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight to you, by reference to our Take the Lead campaign, some of the things that make PwC a great place to work!

Vision – Where do you want to go? Responsible leadership in business and the community.

PwC has been a prominent leader in the accounting industry, with over 100 years of doing business in Canada.  We are committed to upholding the highest standards of the accounting profession and ensuring its integrity.  Many of the partners and staff within our firm have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the accounting profession.  Equally as important to business leadership is the role we play in the community.  In 2004, the PwC Canada Foundation (Foundation) was initiated as a way to make a positive, lasting impression in the community.  The Foundation gives all employees an opportunity to participate in team volunteering events, such as assisting with building homes for low income families and reading books to children in hospitals.  Last year, my colleagues and I participated in a volunteer event at a women’s shelter.  Having an opportunity to personally touch the lives of these women left us with an incredible sense of pride and accomplishment.  In addition to these volunteer activities, the Foundation also recognizes outstanding employee volunteer efforts by providing leadership grants to the community organizations that our employees volunteer with.

Ability – What does work mean to you? Continuous training and ongoing learning through experience. 

One of the hallmarks of PwC is the training we provide. Upon joining PwC, new recruits attend a two week orientation program called Assurance 1 where they participate in an audit simulation.  The goal of Assurance 1 is to equip new staff with the skills necessary to be successful in their first year at PwC.  In addition, new staff receive extensive training for the CKE, SOA and UFE exams to ensure that they have the knowledge and resource material necessary to succeed on these exams.  However, training does not end here because at PwC learning is a continuous experience.  All staff leading up to the manager level attend regular development team meetings where they discuss relevant audit concepts in small groups.  All practice staff, including partners, attend ongoing industry specific training.  In addition, leadership training programs such as Genesis Park bring together top performers from different countries, staff levels and lines of service to address business-related issues currently affecting our profession and our firm.  In addition to this classroom training, PwC believes that some of the best training is obtained through practical experience.  As such, PwC actively supports employees who are interested in working in other parts of the world through our EPIC (Early PwC International Challenge) Program.  Short-term assignments, such as the one I look part in to New York, usually take place for several months at a time, while long-term assignments can be anywhere in the range of two to three years.  In the past, PwC employees have enjoyed work experiences all over the world, including the United States, Russia, South Africa, Colombia, Bermuda, England and Australia, to name just a few!

Commitment – What inspires you? Commitment to our clients and our people.

PwC is committed to providing expert client services.  Our broad client base, ranging from Financial Post 500 multinational corporations to growing private companies, is evidence of the depth of experience within our practice and the ability of our staff to provide services to all type of organizations, small and large.  This commitment to our clients also extends to our people.  PwC is committed to the development of its people and to establishing lifelong relationships with all employees.  Without the right people, providing excellent client service becomes next to impossible.  All new staff members are paired with a coach, who is available to answer the questions they may have, act on their behalf during our annual performance review process and to be their mentor at the firm.  This mentoring continues at all stages of one’s career, from Associate level to Partner.   The firm is also focused on ensuring that all employees achieve a balance between work and their personal life.  Initiatives such as our summer time off program (STOP) and flexible Fridays throughout the summer give employees a chance to travel and take additional time off to pursue personal interests.

Relationships – Who do you want to be? Empowerment of employees and a culture of collaboration. 

This attribute is largely a function of the above three.  At PwC, we foster a culture of collaboration.  Examples of this include close knit audit teams, the many social events within the firm, the United Way campaign, local office environmental committees and team volunteering activities.  These initiatives aim to bring employees together and empower them to contribute to and participate in team success.

I hope you have found this article to be informative and I look forward to meeting you at the information session and the various other recruiting events this fall!

Pamela Papadopoulos, GTA Campus Recruitment Senior

My name is Pamela Papadopoulos and it is a pleasure to introduce myself as the GTA Campus Recruitment Senior for the Audit and Assurance Group (AAG) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  I began my career with PwC in the fall of 2005 upon my graduation from the Schulich School of Business.  I successfully passed the Uniform Final Examination (UFE) in 2007 and obtained my CA designation in 2008.  Since joining the firm, I have worked on clients mainly within our Investment Management practice and for the past two years, I have been the lead senior on one of the largest mutual fund engagements in our downtown office. Last year, I worked with the recruiting department for six months and assisted them with the rollout of our new recruitment campaign, Take the Lead. I have also taken advantage of the many extracurricular opportunities within PwC.  I currently co-chair PwC Fit! - a committee that promotes health and wellness within PwC.  I am also a representative for my staff level on the Personal Advisory Committee (PAC) that meets regularly to discuss the experiences of individuals at the senior level.  Outside of work, I am very involved in volunteer activities, and I currently sit as a board member for SKETCH, a non-profit initiative for at-risk and homeless youths.  I have had an enriching and rewarding career with PwC thus far and I am very excited to discuss my experiences with you in more detail this upcoming fall!