About the role#
KPMG Canada is looking for an AI Builder Intern or Co-op to join our AI Lab in Toronto. You will work alongside engineers and business professionals to turn emerging AI capabilities into prototypes for real business challenges. This role focuses on experimentation and testing, giving you firsthand experience in how a major organization implements AI in a regulated environment.
What you'll do#
- Build and test AI agents, automations, and prototypes using approved tools.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify workflows and solve problems.
- Define prototype functionality and refine your work based on user feedback.
- Assist with documentation, evaluations, and system integrations.
- Test Model Context Protocol (MCP) workflows to connect AI tools to data.
- Create reusable components and demonstrations to share with the broader builder community.
- Learn about security, privacy, governance, and human oversight in enterprise AI.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Data Science, Graphic Design, or Industrial Design).
- Eligibility for an internship or co-op work term.
- A portfolio or history of building things, whether through personal projects, hackathons, previous employment, or coursework.
- A working understanding of AI agents, reusable skills, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Ability to explain your problem-solving approach and how you test ideas.
- Interest in process improvement and curiosity about the limitations and risks of agentic AI.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation to work from the Toronto office three to five days per week.
- Employment: Full-time internship or co-op.
About KPMG Canada
KPMG Canada is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory work. The firm supports public and private businesses, non-profit organizations, and the public sector. It operates from 40 offices across the country. With over 10,000 employees and 700 partners, the firm maintains a national presence.
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