Summer 2025 Co-op: WiSE Developer (4 months)
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Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) Co-op Program
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Summer 2025 Co-op: WiSE Developer (4 months)
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Position ID: J0125-0317
Employment Type: Student Internship
Position Description:
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 1:1 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
The Role-
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.
Start Date: May 2025
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Perks of Being a CGI Co-op:
• 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.cgi.com/startmycareer
Required Skills Set
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Must be in a Co-op Accredited program
• Studying Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience in developing external components using .NET framework and integrating it with KTA workflows.
• Knowledge on Java and JS components.
• Knowledge on MSSQL, Oracle DB and Shell scripting
• Ability to develop and translate functional requirements to design.
• Project and production support experience.
• Well-versed with IT project management process stages – Waterfall and awareness of agile.
• Strong desire to learn new technology, applications and business domains.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• 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.
Skills:
- Java
- Python
- Software Development
- Software Support
