KPMG LLP

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Toronto, ON M5H 2S5
KPMG LLP is a leading accounting and professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and financial advisory services to businesses across Canada.

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KPMG employees have a meeting in the Montréal office  

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 16, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why KPMG LLP was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024) and Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2024):

  • KPMG offers new parents-to-be a generous adoption subsidy (to $20,000) and supports all new parents with leave top-up payments (to 100 per cent of salary for 17 weeks) -- the firm also maintains a Working Parents Network to bring together parents with young children and recently launched a Special Family and Friends Network to support parents of children with special physical, emotional or behavioural needs
  • KPMG encourages employees to volunteer in their communities with paid volunteer time, matching charitable donations (up to $1,000 per employee each year) and recognizes its volunteer leaders through the KPMG Impact Awards program that includes financial donations to the charities of their choosing -- 50 awards are presented annually
  • KPMG encourages employees to become recruiters for the firm with very generous new employee referral bonuses, from $4,000 to $16,000 depending on the position
KPMG employees in the Ignition Centre at the Vancouver office  

Employer Background

Industry Accounting
Established in Canada 1840
Parent company KPMG International
Parent company head office Amstelveen, Netherlands
Major Canadian locations Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 11,114
Part-time employees in Canada 234
Full-time employees worldwide 265,000
Workforce engaged on a contract basis 1.07%
Average age of employees in Canada 35.27 years
Longest serving employee 50.2 years

Work Environment Rating: A

Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, reduced summer hours, earned days off program, home workspace account (new hires receive $375 for home office purchases)
Commuter amenities walk to public transit, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station
Onsite workplace features Toronto office building was constructed to meet LEED Gold standards and offers all-weather access to the city's underground PATH network and subway system, indoor bike parking (with room for 100 bicycles as well as an air pump, lockers, shower facilities and towel service available for commuters), telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, nap room, religious observance room, outdoor patio, discounts at local restaurants
Employee lounge amenities comfortable seating, fireplace, music, television, pool table, main lounge area is the "KPMG Kafe," with a variety of seating options and great views of the surrounding city, new collaborative workspaces as part of a recent renovation

Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: B

Employee social committee name social committees at each office across Canada
Cultural aspects music while working, employee sports teams, organized social activities for retirees
Employee communications intranet site, company newsletter, internal social media
Other in-house communications virtual quarterly town halls, PodBytes (podcast with leaders and subject matter experts), numerous online communication outreach initiatives (coffee chats, blogs, a dedicated health and safety site)

Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: A

Outside salary surveys participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months
Employee salary reviews individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months
Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension
Long-term planning retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options
Referral bonuses (max) new employee referral bonuses (up to $16,000) for some positions
Additional financial benefits relocation support services for new hires and current employees within or moving to Canada

Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A+

Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 80% of the premiums
Flexible coverage health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels
Minimum hours worked for coverage 15 hours per week
Waiting period there is no waiting period for coverage
Family coverage option yes
Retiree coverage with no age limit yes
Health plan includes traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $2,000 each year
Additional health plan information flexible benefits plan allows employees to allocate dollars toward medical, drug or dental premiums, a lifestyle spending account, a health spending account, group RRSP, or tax-free savings account, gender affirmation benefit ($10,000 lifetime maximum)
Additional health and wellness initiatives National Wellbeing Network, Wellbeing@KPMG portal to provide resources to support physical, mental and financial well-being, GVA Mental Health People Network
In vitro fertilization (IVF) $10,000 per lifetime
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks
Adoption assistance subsidy up to $20,000 per child
Additional family-friendly benefits extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents
Additional family-friendly information parental leave top-ups are available for all new parents, who choose between a top-up of 17 weeks or 4 weeks, extensive parental leave support program (coaching calls before, during and after leave, resources on daycare options, other supports and flex work options, buddy program for prospective parents), Working Parents Network, Special Family and Friends Network (provides support and connections for parents, family and friends of individual with special needs)

Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: A+

Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Vacation jump vacation increases after 5 years of employment
Maximum vacation allowance employees move to a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation over their career
Personal paid days off employees can schedule 6 personal days off each year, as needed
Company paid days off employees receive 10 personal days off, as determined by their employer
Unpaid leave maximum 6 months
Additional time-off information Summer Splash Fridays (7 additional days off with Friday closures in July and August), Winter Refresh holiday shutdown period (from December 23rd to January 3rd, giving all employees more time off before returning to the busy tax season), paid personal time is measured in hourly increments through the Personal Care program (up to 50 hours to attend to personal matters such as family emergencies, bereavement, and other issues that require time away from work), additional vacation purchase program (lets employees purchase additional time off through payroll deductions in 1-week increments)

Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: A

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
Managers receive performance review training yes
360° feedback option as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work
Confidential employee feedback employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance
Exit interview exit interview option is available for departing employees
Performance recognition online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), Spotlight rewards program (employees can nominate their colleague for exceptional performance, with rewards up to $1,500), Thanks program (allows employees to recognize their peers' day-to-day achievements), Above & Beyond (timely recognition with generous awards, $250, $500 and $1,000 awards)
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months

Training & Skills Development Rating: A+

Career planning in-house career planning services
In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Tuition subsidies (unrelated to job) yes
Education leave educational leaves of absence are available
Financial bonuses for course completions yes
Unique training & development programs CPA training program (includes a national CPA training team), formal New Manager Conference (over 500 newly promoted or hired managers) and a dedicated Senior Manager Program (partnership with McGill University), local and global secondments to provide work experience in other roles, Tax Trek Program (3 to 6-month global assignments)

Community Involvement Rating: A+

Scope of charitable involvement local, national, international
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Total employee volunteer hours (on company time) over 35,526 hours last year
Some of the community organizations supported Food Banks Canada, ICON Talent Partners (youth training programs for marginalized and underrepresented groups), Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, United Way, Martin Family Initiative, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and many more
Charitable giving matches employee donations, matches employee volunteer hours with company donations
Community highlight With almost 50 office locations across Canada, (and recognizing that each community has its own unique challenges) KPMG's central charitable focus is to directly engage with the communities in which the firm operates -- each managing partner works to ensure that the three goals of the formal KPMG Social Impact strategy are followed in the firm's charitable efforts, including ensuring employees are involved; that the firm engages strategically and has a positive impact across the country; and works to reduce its impacts on the environment.

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 22, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why KPMG LLP was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2024):

  • KPMG provides a wide range of supports for accounting students pursuing CPA certification, including an in-house CPA training program team to provide support and guidance to students, a five-day CFE boot camp where students write practice exams in a simulated environment, technical workshops, and a CPA coach program comprised of recently successful candidates who provide feedback, encouragement, support and direction to participants
  • KPMG manages "Avenues," a program that helps new graduates navigate the early stages of their careers -- participants are employed across audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services and consider specialization as they work towards professional designation -- participants are also assigned a dedicated development manager to provide coaching and feedback
  • KPMG also offers a global internship program, a unique opportunity for summer interns to spend half of their term abroad at another KPMG member firm -- the program has been ongoing for the past eight years, with past students completing placements in countries such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and Ireland
KPMG employees collaborate at work  

Highlights

Industry Accounting
Major Canadian locations Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 11,114
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships
In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, in-house career planning services, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Unique training and development opportunities national CPA, KPMG Impact program for students to participate in the firm's impact strategy firsthand, training program, KPMG Foundations program for newly hired professionals in audit, tax and advisory (participants receive on-the-job coaching and core training to build professional judgment and technical knowledge), national onboarding program that spans a new hire's first 90 days at the firm, recently launched a 4-week onboarding journey for interns and co-op students, interns have rotation opportunities across various business functions, global internship program (opportunity to spend half their internship term abroad at a KPMG member firm), global advantage program (leadership program for students, combines classroom training with client experience, cultural and social activities)
Additional highlights Summer Intern ESG Challenge (teams of students pitch solutions to challenges faced by the firm to a panel of business leaders), high school student placements (in collaboration with ICON Talent Partners and ABEEL Foundation, offers 6-week paid internship opportunity for Black students with $5,000 scholarship), Indigenous Student Awards program (offers bursaries, scholarships and awards for Indigenous post-secondary students in partnership with Indspire)
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2024):

By Kristina Leung and Stephanie Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 4, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why KPMG LLP was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2024):

  • KPMG launched a Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, a multi-year strategy to advance reconciliation by fostering strong relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses -- the plan was developed in consultation with various internal and external groups, including the firm's national Indigenous Peoples Network, Indigenous clients and communities, and Acosys, an Indigenous-owned, Indigenous-led consulting firm
  • Additionally, the firm recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by closing its offices and committing to a day of learning, reflection, and healing (an investment of 39,000 hours made by 6,000 people)
  • KPMG recently introduced a number of new equitable and inclusive benefits, such as coverage for gender affirming care as part of its health benefits plan, a daily living benefit for employees with disabilities (reimbursement for products that increase their ability to accomplish daily tasks as independently as possible) and an Indigenous wellness benefit of $500 per year, which can be used to reimburse expenses related to Indigenous healers and elders, traditional medicine, and Indigenous ceremony supplies
Members of KPMG's Black Professionals Network attend an event  

Highlights

Industry Accounting
Major Canadian locations Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 11,114
Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives chief inclusion, diversity and equity officer (who also serves as the chair of the firm's board of directors, ensuring that inclusion and diversity is part of all firm decisions), inclusion, diversity and equity executive council, chief mental health officer
Performance management and accountability Me@KPMG self-identification profile completed voluntarily as part of the onboarding process, annual and quarterly reporting on recruitment, retention, advancement, and promotion, diversity of partnership KPIs (tying partnership compensation to increased accountability for representation of women and visible minorities in partnership), partners and leaders set an inclusion, diversity and equity goal related to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent
Employee resource groups various networks for women (including Women in Tech and Women in Law), Mental Health Network, Black Professionals Network, Indigenous Peoples Network, Ibero-America Network, East Asian Network, Jewish Network, Salam Network, Christian Network, Korea Practice, Pride@KPMG (2SLGBTQIA+ community), Special Family and Friends Network, and New to Canada Hub, Sikh Network, Mental Health Networks in various regions
Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies mental health strategy (focuses on education, awareness, training, and support and resources), anti-racism action plan, Truth and Reconciliation action plan, newcomer advisory committee (to help employees who had recently immigrated connect with each other), gender affirmation at work guide to cultivate greater inclusion of gender non-binary, non-conforming, and transgender people, is building a multi-year accessibility plan
Recruitment initiatives dedicated roles for diverse and inclusive recruitment (including roles specifically focused on attracting Indigenous talent, Black people, and persons with disabilities), course on Indigenizing the recruitment process, mandatory training on unconscious bias for anyone in the recruiting process, works with a number of community organizations to recruit diverse talent (Specialisterne, Indspire, ACCES Employment, Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, Pride at Work Canada), summer internship program for Black high school students ($5,000 scholarship for students, mentorship with a KPMG employee), neurodiversity engineering internship launched in 2023
Retention and development programs mentoring program for Black senior managers (includes mentoring circles with Canadian Managing Partners), mentorship programs developed by the firm's people networks (East Asian Network, Salam Network)
Training and awareness initiatives anti-racism sessions with the senior leadership team, ongoing sessions on Indigenous history (topics include the history of colonization in Canada, residential schools, the National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls), learning pathways on accessibility for people with disabilities (topics include inclusive language, building accessible content, and understanding the core principles of disability, inclusion, and accessibility), mental health sessions and resources, allyship sessions developed in collaboration with the firm's people networks, quarterly inclusion and diversity updates to share progress firm-wide, inclusive leadership training (workshops on inclusion, unconscious bias, mental health, and inclusive leadership)
Diversity highlights has supported The CPA Martin Mentorship Program for over a decade (program encourages Indigenous youth to pursue post-secondary education and future careers in accounting), Indigenous Student Awards (scholarships as well as career chats and mentoring for scholarship recipients), mentoring for new Canadians (offered in partnership with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council), hosted a virtual global Pride Summit in 2023
Highlights from the past year Daily Living Equipment Benefit in 2022 to provide reimbursement to employees with disabilities for products that increase their ability to accomplish daily tasks as independently as possible, neurodiversity portal that houses training, resources and information to help foster awareness, allyship and advocacy, Indigenous Wellness Benefit introduced in 2022 as a result of employee feedback ($500 that can be used to reimburse expenses related to Indigenous healers and elders, traditional medicine, and Indigenous ceremony supplies)

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 15, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why KPMG LLP was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

  • KPMG's national Green Champions committee leads local sustainability committees that implement green initiatives in their communities, including working to develop community gardens and replacing bottled water with filtered water
  • KPMG has numerous programs to reduce waste and enhance recycling programs at offices across the country, achieving a waste diversion rate of over 97 per cent at the Toronto head office -- and has a longstanding formal print strategy (established in 2008) that tracks and has helped to reduce paper consumption
  • Along with formal hybrid work policies that help reduce the number of commutes, KPMG's LEED Gold-certified head office in Toronto features enclosed parking for 100 bicycles with an air pump, water cooler, shower facilities and towel service for cyclists
KPMG's employee dragon boat team  

Highlights

Industry Accounting
Major Canadian locations Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada 11,114
Part-time employees in Canada 234
Employee green team Impact Leads team (national network), Green Champions committee (leads local sustainability committees), environmental council
Senior executive who oversees initiatives social impact leader
Formal strategy/policy name Global Green Initiative (international program)
Publishes sustainability report yes
Green highlights Global Green Initiative (long-running strategy to reduce net global greenhouse gas emissions per full-time employee), annual GHG survey (measures the success of carbon, energy, travel, paper, waste and water reduction programs), annual energy consumption audit, sustainability committees (various office committees champion numerous initiatives across the country, including community gardens, replacing bottled water with filtered water, Watermark (quarterly firm-wide newsletter which shares environmental updates)
Noteworthy initiatives provides professional sustainability services to help clients address and improve their own environmental and social impacts, formal Workplace of the Future program (formal program to incorporate new technology and shape the future work environment), formal environmental travel policy (provides guidance on virtual-first, mode of transit and accommodations in keeping with its carbon emissions reductions targets), formal commitment to become a net-zero carbon business by 2030 (to be met through a 50% reduction in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, use of renewable electricity and purchase of renewable energy certificates)
Building footprint includes 60% of the firm's office space in Canada is built or renovated to meet LEED Gold-certification standards, with locations featuring water-efficient fixtures, energy-efficient and motion-sensitive lighting, low emission and recycled material used in its construction, carpets made from recycled materials, low-VOC paints, updated HVAC systems, and FSC-certified wood products
Extended recycling e-waste, batteries, office furniture (usable furniture is donated to local charities), extensive recycling program at head office (achieved a waste diversion rate of 97%), adoption of the extensive TerraCycle program at the Montréal office, ongoing office programs across Canada to reduce and replace single-use plastics, longstanding formal print strategy that includes printed materials and paper consumption
Commuter amenities Bike to Work Week, downtown Toronto office features enclosed parking for 100 bicycles with air pump, water cooler, shower facilities and towel service for cyclists, enhanced work-from-home protocols, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking
Community partnerships UN Global Compact Network Canada (developed a series of sustainable development goals), and numerous office-led events and partnerships across Canada, including support for Sustainable Kingston, ReForest London, Sustainable Hamilton, Queen's Solar Design Team, Grand River Conservation Authority, RARE Walk (founded this initiative with the RARE Charitable Research Reserve hosting an annual event to support environmental education programs), Sustainable Montréal, Tucker House (sustainable living initiative in Ottawa), and many more

The Career Directory

KPMG LLP has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
KPMG summer interns enjoy a social event

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Accounting
Full-time employees in Canada 10,001 to 25,000
Parent company KPMG International
Parent company head office Amstelveen, Netherlands
Major Canadian locations Toronto ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC
Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Other info for new grads KPMG manages the 11-week Power Up summer internship program with rotations across the company's audit, tax, and advisory departments, as well as the Avenues program for graduates entering the early stages of their careers (participants receive support while working towards their professional designation, and work with dedicated development managers who provide coaching and feedback and help create an individualized career plan). The organization also organizes the 'Experience a Day with KPMG in Canada', a free virtual program for students to learn different skills required to succeed in various roles at the organization.
Typical new grad positions Staff Accountant, Audit Associate, Consultant, Senior Consultant
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Human Resources
  • Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Mathematics
  • Community College Diploma
    • Accounting
    • Business
  • Master of Business Administration
    • Accounting
  • Master of Science
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
  • Professional Accreditation
    • Accounting (CA)
    • Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)

Recruits at these schools

  • Acadia University
  • Algoma University
  • Athabasca University
  • Bishop's University
  • Bow Valley College
  • Brandon University
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Brock University
  • Cambrian College
  • Camosun College
  • Canadore College
  • Cape Breton University
  • Capilano University
  • Carleton University
  • Centennial College
  • Concordia University
  • Conestoga College
  • Dalhousie University
  • Fanshawe College
  • Fleming College
  • George Brown College
  • Humber College
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Lakehead University
  • Lambton College
  • Langara College
  • Laurentian University
  • McGill University
  • McMaster University
  • Memorial University
  • Mohawk College
  • Mount Allison University
  • Mount Royal University
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
  • New Brunswick Community College
  • Niagara College Canada
  • Nipissing University
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
  • Nova Scotia Community College
  • Okanagan College
  • Polytechnique Montréal
  • Queen's University
  • Red River College
  • Royal Roads University
  • Saint Mary's University
  • Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Seneca College
  • Sheridan College
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
  • St. Francis Xavier University
  • St. Lawrence College
  • St. Mary's University
  • Thompson Rivers University
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Trinity Western University
  • Université de Moncton
  • Université de Montréal
  • Université de Sherbrooke
  • Université du Québec
  • Université du Québec à Montréal
  • University of Alberta
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of Calgary
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Lethbridge
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of New Brunswick
  • University of Northern British Columbia
  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Prince Edward Island
  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • University of the Fraser Valley
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Victoria
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Windsor
  • University of Winnipeg
  • Vancouver Island University
  • Western University
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • York University

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