WINTER CO-OP PROGRAM - DEVELOPER (4 MONTHS)

Position Description.
CGI has a great opportunity for a co-op student to work with our Senior Program Leadership team and project managers! The ideal candidate will work and assist with important tasks used in complex business banking systems hosted by CGI.
The work will be intense and hectic, but never boring! In an effort to foster collaboration and partner with clients, co-op students will be required to be in the office multiple times a week.
This role will also require students to be at our client site 5 days a month.
Every Monday and first Friday of the month.
Start Date.
January Application Deadline.
November 4th Office.
ON, Toronto, 250 Yonge Street + client site at CIBC Square Perks of Being a CGI Co-op.
• Have access to a 1.
Mentor matched with you based on your interests.
• Participate in monthly socials to meet co-ops across the country.
• Access professional development workshops hosted by domain experts on topics ranging from how to be a top consultant, how to apply the agile methodology, data & analytics and more! To learn more about CGI and hear from our Co-ops and New Grads, visit www.
gi.
om/startmycareer Based on eligibility criteria candidate may have the opportunity to participate in our NextGen Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) Co-op Program.
Learn more below! Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) Co-op Program At CGI we are committed to investing in the next generation of women leaders.
Diversity of thought and experience are integral to pushing the boundaries of emerging technologies.
Join our WiSE (Women in STEM Excel) co-op program designed specifically to prepare and equip future women leaders through mentorship, vast networking opportunities and professional development workshops.
The WiSE program accelerates the development of future women leaders by providing a customized experience for participants.
• Participate in a week of onboarding and integration activities starting on your first day at CGI, activities include.
- Business etiquette workshop - Foundations of business consulting workshops - Developing your elevator pitch workshop - Networking with peers across Canada • Exposure to leaders through interactive sessions and a 1.
mentorship with a CGI woman leader • Obtain the ScaledAgile SAFe for Teams Certification.
Technical Skills Agility (ScaledAgile)SAFe for Teams will teach you all about your role on an Agile team and how agile teams work with others as part of an agile release train.
Members learn how to plan and execute work, how to apply Scaled Agile Framework® and Agile principles, and how to continuously improve • Expand your network by participating in national and local social activities with other co-ops • Develop your own learning plan by leveraging our e-learning platform • Participate in professional development workshops focused on soft skill development • Participate in an AI hackathon where the top team wins a grand prize • Fast track to future new grad opportunities at CGI Learn more about the WiSE co-op program by hearing from prior participants.
- Supraja Vempalli, DevOps Engineer Co-op https://www.
inkedin.
om/pulse/meet-supraja-wise-wisdom-co-op-student-series-maria-khan-u1m3e?trackingId=d9IER8KJTpanE%2BZesGsiPg%3D%3D - Chelsea Beaton, Digital Tech Transformation Consultant Co-op https://www.
inkedin.
om/pulse/meet-chelsea-wise-wisdom-co-op-student-series-maria-khan-zppje?trackingId=QGW9PaEBTjiWlPPrVxo6NQ%3D%3D Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for applications.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Designing and developing APIs.
• Reading and understanding complex requirements.
• Meeting both technical and business needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Writing automated unit testing.
• Performing code reviews.
• Supporting the team in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Following coding standards and best practices.
• Contributing to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Debugging and troubleshooting application problems.
• Providing status updates to the Release Manager/Scrum Master.
• Showing demo of the developed features.
• Participating in Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective and Backlog refinement meetings.
• Join and contribute to a cross-functional software development team.
• Develop API services and web applications as per the client specifications using coding standards and standard methodologies.
• Perform unit testing and defect fixes.
• Co-ordinate with business analysts and testing teams for delivery.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Must be in a Co-op Accredited program.
• Studying Computer Science/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge in the following technologies.
Python Programming, Pyspark SQL, Databricks (Basics), Azure skills (Basics) • Experience in building inhouse projects at individual or group capacity.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python.
• Knowledge about Data Structures.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Analytical conduct and good problem-solving skills.
• Strong desire to learn new technology, applications and business domains.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of data analysis.
• Ability to successfully multi-task.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Outlook, Excel (Macros, Pivot Table, Vlookup, Conditional formatting, Graphs), Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Word.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
Skills.
Communication (Oral/Written) What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings.
We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow.
If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.