WiSE Winter 2026 Co-op: Software Developer / Automation Consultant (4 Months)

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>WiSE Winter 2026 Co-op: Software Developer / Automation Consultant (4 Months) role at CGI. This position is for a software developer/automation consultant to work as a member of the Insurance Information Services (IIS) Delivery/Operations team in the Toronto Financial Services business unit (Insurance Sector). Start Date: January 2026. Application Deadline: September 26, 2025. The Women in STEM Excel (WiSE) co-op program accelerates the development of future women leaders by providing a customized experience for participants.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Review manual processes within the Delivery/Operations team and replace with automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, new product development, and test automation to define requirements for automation opportunities.</li><li>Use strong analysis and development skills to select appropriate tools (UI Path, Katalon, scripting languages, VBA, etc.) to deliver automated solutions.</li><li>Follow the SDLC and CGI processes to ensure development, quality, and delivery standards are met.</li><li>Provide stakeholders with transparency on automation tasks and status.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Computer Science/IT or related IT discipline or equivalent experience.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand the insurance industry and related products.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.</li><li>Proficient in one or more programming/scripting languages (Java/JavaScript/Groovy/C#/VBScript).</li><li>Hands-on SQL experience with relational databases.</li><li>Nice to have: Experience in test automation tools like Selenium, Katalon Studio, Cucumber BDD, Postman/SOAP UI for API testing.</li><li>Nice to have: Experience in RPA Automation/UI Path.</li><li>Operating Systems: Linux, Windows.</li></ul><h3>Learning & Development & Perks</h3><ul><li>Onboarding and integration activities starting on day one, including business etiquette and foundations of business consulting.</li><li>Developing your elevator pitch, networking with peers across Canada, and mentorship with CGI leaders.</li><li>Opportunity to obtain the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams Certification: Technical Skills Agility.</li><li>Expand your network through national and local co-op activities and access to learning resources on CGI’s e-learning platform.</li><li>Professional development workshops focused on soft skills and agile methods; AI hackathon participation with potential prize.</li><li>Fast track to future opportunities at CGI.</li></ul><h3>About CGI & Equal Opportunity</h3><p>CGI is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. For accessibility information, contact CGI via the accessibility email provided. CGI values diversity and belonging and supports employees to grow and contribute with global capabilities.</p><p>To learn more about CGI and hear from our Co-ops and New Grads, visit www.cgi.com/startmycareer.</p></p>
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