Intern, Procurement [Fall 2026 - 8 or 12 months]
Grant Thornton View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- $50,000 per year
- Training
- Full-time
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.Discover what success feels like here
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!Discover your voice within an award-winning culture
Doane Grant Thornton has been recognized by the Great Place To Work Institute for 19 years in a row as one of Canada’s best workplaces. We were also recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for Young Talent. This is your opportunity to experience what our culture is like for yourself!We believe flexibility in our way of working is essential to creating a culture and environment that enables our firm to achieve our Purpose to help our clients, colleagues and communities thrive.Discover Your Best Self
Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you’re working on a client file, lobster fishing in Nova Scotia or rock-climbing in the Rockies we want you to bring your whole self to work.You’ll be a part of a team where leadership is shared, and your colleagues at all levels are fiercely committed to your development. As part of a global organization, with offices in more than 130 countries and across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to connect and learn globally.The Intern, Procurement [Fall 2026] supports the team with day‑to‑day purchasing activities, helping ensure orders align with approved contracts. This role responds to inquiries about outstanding requests and orders, and keeps procurement records accurate and up to date across internal systems.We welcome applications from candidates interested in completing an 8‑month or 12‑month internship as part of this opportunity.As an Intern, Procurement [Fall 2026] some of your responsibilities may include:
- Attend and actively participate in meetings
- Have a continuous improvement mindset, not afraid to identify and take action where opportunities exist
- Maintain contracts database, keeping information up to date and accurate
- Take a proactive approach to duties and responsibilities, and provide suggestions for improvement to procurement process efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist and educate requisitioners with procurement processes and procedures
- Assist in obtaining contract signatures through DocuSign
- Assist in reviewing and filing agreements and MSAs into contract management database; ensuring completeness
- Convert Purchase Requisitions(PR) to Purchase Orders(PO) after ensuring full PR approval
- Issue PO to vendor and obtain PO confirmation from the vendor
- Provide other support and facilitation as required
- Weekly reconciliation and expedition of open PO orders, including status updates to requestor
- Work with vendor to track asset status
- Currently pursuing a post‑secondary degree, professional certification, or equivalent experience
- Previous administrative experience in an accounting, legal, or IT professional services firm is an asset
- Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail
- High integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
- Effective organization, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a “client‑first” mindset