Summer Student Opportunities Technology & Operations & Quality Engineering & Automation

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is looking for Quality Engineering or Automation Co-op students for an 8-12 month term. Ideal candidates will develop automated test plans, execute QA testing, and use SQL and VBA skills to improve processes. This co-op provides solid exposure in a collaborative environment, fostering personal and professional growth with great networking opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until January 17, 2026, at the RBC office in Toronto.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Work-life balance

Casual work environment

Leadership support for development

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of QA methods, testing approaches, frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of automated test plans & solutions.
• Create plans for, update, and execute QA testing.
• Maintain documentation of test results according to defined tools.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Communication

Creativity

Interpersonal Relationships

Listening Effectively

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, technology, or engineering

Tools

SQL

VBA

Blue Prism

BI Tools including Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Quality Engineering or Automation Co‑op at RBC for 8‑12 months? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Technology & Operations.

Some exciting types of roles you’ll be considered for are:

• Quality Engineer
• Automation Analyst

Only apply to this posting if you are eligible to complete a full 8‑12 month co‑op term with your school.

What will you do?

• Assist with the development of automated test plans & solutions to meet clients’ growing needs for automation and enhancing process controls & governance.
• Create plans for, update, and execute QA testing.
• Support programming testing tools for internal use.
• Maintain and provide accurate testing status reports during testing phases.
• Maintain documentation of test results according to defined tools.
• Support upgrades to the testing environment.
• Automate reporting processes by using a combination of tools such as Blue Prism, VBA, and SQL.
• Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to various projects.
• Confirm that projects adhere to development standards and guidelines.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post‑secondary institution with a focus on computer science, technology, or engineering.
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self‑driven and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge.
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong systematic troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of QA methods, testing approaches, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Experience in SQL and/or VBA.
• Knowledge of design, development, and implementation utilizing current analytics technologies and architecture, as well as data warehouse concepts and methodologies.

Nice‑to‑have

• Automation expertise (Blue Prism, etc.) and experience using BI Tools including Tableau, Elastic.
• Prior experience in data integration of disparate data sources.
• Relational database concepts and design experience.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career toolkit while enjoying a work‑life balance.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is January 16, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

• Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
• City: Toronto
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-12-12
• Application Deadline: 2026-01-17
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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