Winter 2027 Co-op: Business and Technology Consultant (Undergraduate Co-op)

Winter 2027 Co-op: Business and Technology Consultant (Undergraduate Co-op)

Position Description
Work Term Period: Winter: 4 Months, Commencing January 4, 2027
Location: Atlantic Canada - Halifax, NS; Moncton, NB; Fredericton, NB; St. John's, NL; Stratford, P.E.I

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

Your future duties and responsibilities
As a Business and Technology Consultant, you will play an active role on CGI client and internal projects. Consultants leverage their technical development, analytical, and problem-solving skills in both traditional and agile delivery environments to support our client teams.

You may contribute in one or more areas, including:
- Software Development (Java, Python, and other modern languages)
- Quality Engineering and Testing
- AI
- Data Analytics and Data Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Services and Dev Ops
- Business Analysis

You will gain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while learning about CGI’s consulting business model. This role provides exposure to a wide range of digital technologies and career paths within technology consulting, right here in Atlantic Canada.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- Strong technical aptitude with a solid understanding of software development fundamentals, such as:
- Programming concepts (variables, control structures, functions, object-oriented concepts)
- Data structures and basic algorithms
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, C/C++, or similar, typically taught in undergraduate programs.
- Basic understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile principles and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to follow established processes, standards, and best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365).
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Qualifications considered an asset
- Previous co-op, internship, or part-time experience in IT or software-related roles.
- Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum teams or academic project work using Agile practices.
- Experience with Python scripting, Java development, or other modern programming languages.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including secure coding or basic network concepts.
- Knowledge of data analysis or data analytics, including SQL, data visualization, or Python-based analysis.
- Familiarity with business analysis concepts, requirements gathering, or process modeling.
- Experience using version control tools such as Git.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.

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 value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email . Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.