a perfect fit. you and kpmg
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A Perfect Fit.You and KPMG.
KPMG LLP
A Perfect Fit. You and KPMG.
A firm that fits with your goals.It’s your moment to seize.You have places to go and goals to surpass.
At KPMG, we’ll help you reach your career goals by putting you in the driver’s
seat. As a member of our team, you’ll work with a variety of clients, have
opportunities to utilize a vast range of skills, be exposed to different ideas and
experiences, and have the ability to set your own course.
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KPMG in CanadaBy the Numbers
� 35 Canadian offices
� Five lines of business
� Canadian revenue of CDN$886 million
A Global Network of FirmsBy the Numbers
� 100,000+ professionals
� 6,700+ partners
� 17,000+ tax professionals
� 50,000+ audit professionals
� 20,000+ advisory professionals
� 144 countries
� More than 700 offices worldwide
� Three core service areas
� Global revenue of US$15.69 billion
Now you’re in control.
You know where you want to go
professionally. As a member of our
team, you’ll have access to a wide
range of resources to support you in
your career goals and professional
development. The choice is yours in
terms of where you think you can
bring the most value. And there really
is no ceiling in terms of learning and
where you can go. Many doors are
wide open here. So, no matter what
direction you see yourself going in,
we’ll help you get there.
You have limits to exceed.
Whether you’re looking to increase
your skill set, tackle a diverse range of
experiences, focus on a particular area,
grow professionally, take advantage of
a myriad of professional development
and advancement opportunities, or all
of the above, we’ll put the right pieces
in place for you to leverage the career
direction you want to take. After all,
when it comes to your career, the
limits to exceed are the ones you set
yourself. How’s that for a perfect fit?
A Perfect Fit. You and KPMG.
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Reach. Connect. Triumph.
Are you ready to reach new heights? As one of the largest
professional services firms in the world, we’re able to offer a culture
that enables high performers to really shine. As a member of our
team, you’ll be joining more than 100,000 top-quality professionals
from KPMG member firms in almost 150 countries around the globe.
Our Canadian team members come from all walks of life and from a
diverse range of professional backgrounds. We provide our people with
an enriching environment and the tools that enable them to develop
as dynamic professionals. You’ll have access to a variety of peers
who are experienced in their field, and you’ll be surrounded by endless
opportunities to mentor and be mentored by the people around you—
people who are dedicated to reaching new heights in every aspect of
their professional lives.
We provide our people with an enriching
environment and the tools that enable
them to develop as dynamic professionals.
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Make your mark with some ofthe world’s top companies.
Our clients include dynamic and growing
businesses. They depend on our deep
industry knowledge to provide them
with the insight, skills and resources
required to address their specific issues
and opportunities. As such, our
professionals are exposed to a wide
range of challenging and interesting
assignments.
Utilize and enhance a variety of skills.
As a member of our team, you’ll get to
work with a broad spectrum of industries
and gain experience with the variety of
issues that companies face. Whether you
focus on a particular area or work across
different industries, you’ll enjoy the
constant variety of exciting projects and
a wide array of clients.
Broaden and diversify yourrange of experiences.
As one of the largest professional
services firms in the world, we can offer
you the opportunity to work with a vast
range of professionals, exposing you to
diverse and rich sources of knowledge,
ideas and experiences. Build upon your
expertise, expand your network and
seize more opportunities. Success is
all about the perfect fit.
A Perfect Fit. You and KPMG.
At KPMG, there are plenty of
opportunities. You’ll build a larger
portfolio of skills and experience, and be
presented with opportunities for a very
exciting career path. Take your pick.
A firm that fits with your interests.
At KPMG, we depend on people like
you to help us maintain our status as
a leader in the professional services
industry. In turn, we’ll provide you
with an inspirational environment and
the support to help you reach your
professional goals and excel in each
task you take on. We know that you’re
looking for the right kind of challenge.
Our goal is to be an Employer of
Choice in a team environment where
professionalism and support are only
the beginning. A workplace where
employees have a strong sense of
connection with us because of the
work, the people and the environment.
We want to ensure that you receive the
support you need, and are dedicated to
providing you with a wide range of tools
to help you build a successful career.
Aspire. Thrive. Soar.
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A firm that fits with your values.
Our values create a shared identity within
our firm and bring us closer as a global
organization. Our values help us attract
and retain some of the best people,
develop relationships with the right
clients, and protect and enhance our
reputation. We’re committed to our focus
of being an organization with talented
professionals who have deep industry
knowledge and provide multidisciplinary
capabilities. This approach meets our
clients’ expectations, creates constant
opportunities for our people and enables
us to fulfill our responsibilities to the
capital markets.
A firm that fits with your needs.
We also offer a wide range of benefits
to choose from. Our Flexible Benefits
Program allows you to select customized
benefits that best meet your own needs
and those of your family. You’ll have
the opportunity to create a customized
benefits program with a package that
ranks among the very best in the industry.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
Medical
Dental Coverage
Pension Plan
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Life and Accident Insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
People Matters
We also offer our very popular People
Matters programs, which are designed to
help our people in four specific areas of
their lives: balancing the demands of their
work and personal life, rewarding extra
efforts, encouraging people to enhance
their knowledge or skills, and fitness.
People Matters Programs include:
• Accreditation Awards are cash awards
for successful completion of programs
or designations
• enCORE Recognition Awards to
thank people or teams for ‘going the
extra mile’ through gift or cash awards
• Fitness Memberships and Home
Fitness Reimbursement for a variety
of fitness activities, equipment and
memberships that are eligible for
financial support
• Personal Care provides 50 hours
of paid time off annually to help you
manage the multiple commitments
of work, personal, community and
family life
• Concierge Personal Services
provides access to qualified resources
to help with errands and personal
needs—saving you valuable time
• Back-Up Care for Children and
Elderly Dependants gives all of our
people the availability of back-up care
when regular care arrangements are
not available
• Maternity Income Benefits
• Paid Paternity and Adoption Leave
and Assistance
• Parental Leave
• FlexWork
• Sabbatical Leave
• Community Care
• Learning for All
• Dress for the Occasion
We lead by example
We work together
We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provideinsight
We are open and honest in ourcommunication
We are committed to our communities
Above all, we act with integrity
Our Values
A Perfect Fit. You and KPMG.
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It is possible to join a firm that supports continuous growthand development. Our success depends on our people.
A firm that fits with your career vision.
With almost 100 in-house training and development programs, you’ll
have access to a variety of training opportunities and delivery methods
that produce valuable learning experiences. From classroom learning to
on-line self-study programs, Web-based educational tools, and our virtual
classroom KLearn Live, every member of our team has the opportunity
to benefit from training.
From employee feedback to performance-basedrewards and mobility programs, we take yourdevelopment seriously.
Looking for an international opportunity? Our Global Mobility Program
offers seasoned team members the opportunity to participate
in international assignments. This is an exciting way for experienced
employees to explore unique and enriching experiences, and be exposed
to different cultures, methods and client environments.
Rise. Flourish. Achieve.
Our success depends
on the knowledge and
skills of our people,
which is why we
invest heavily in the
development of our
team members.
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Expand your professionalhorizons.
Our performance management process,
Dialogue, is based on sophisticated,
Web-enabled software that is used
by all KPMG people from member firms
across the world to support both
performance and personal development
goals. Dialogue aligns an individual’s
success with the success of the
KPMG member firm, emphasizing
the importance of planning. Our
professionals are expected to take
responsibility for their own career
planning and development, with
support and guidance from the member
firm. Dialogue incorporates the structure
and opportunity for you to chart the
growth of your career. Together, we will
all maximize our potential.
Take advantage of tools thatcan help you succeed.
Our progressive knowledge management
system, KWorld, provides a dynamic link
to other KPMG professionals around the
world. Our employees are able to:
• Access a world of information
including the knowledge and
experience of key firm leaders
around the globe
• Gain instant access to key
business news sources
• Utilize opportunities to leverage
collective thinking and deliver
business-critical strategies in
a timely manner
• Leverage the full power of the
firm behind their own individual
career growth
• Achieve a competitive advantage in
serving our clients by providing timely,
consistent, quality service
For career opportunitiesand more information,visit kpmg.ca/careers
Set your sights higher.
11 11Nothing beats a perfect fit. You and KPMG.
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