Business Support - Summer term co op

CGI; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and Business Consulting firm in Ottawa offers a Fall Co-Op position for administrative support within its NCR Business Operations team. Candidates will assist with various business activities, improve processes, and gain mentorship from senior team members. Responsibilities include supporting agreements, managing data, and conducting quality reviews. Applicants should possess relevant educational backgrounds, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join CGI to thrive in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and anticipate issues.
• Professional and polite, resilient under stress.

Responsibilities

• Support improvements to Inter Business Unit agreements.
• Assist the Workforce manager with CRM and data entry.
• Conduct quality checks and proofreading for documents.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Microsoft Excel

Time Management

Education

Business Administration or other applicable education

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Description

Don’t spend your summer, earn it! Apply for a Fall Co-Op position at CGI. Are you #CGIready? It’s an exciting time to apply your valuable skills and to push for what is possible in the future with a Canadian leader. Careers start strong at CGI where our human approach has made us Canada’s largest IT & Business Consulting services provider. We are driven and entrepreneurial, looking for ambitious thinkers and change-makers. Our roots may be in Canada, but our impact is global and yours will be too.

Our programs give students the opportunity to enhance their skills and explore their professional interests through hands‑on experience and mentorship. You will build your core competencies and technical skills through workshops, Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and a variety of training & development opportunities.

CGI is one of the largest independent IT and business process services company. We provide high‑end business and IT Consulting, Systems Integration and IT & Business Management services. Be part of something dynamic, come, and join us as an Administrative Assistant. CGI has been growing projects with existing and new clients across Canada and globally. Consistent, quality service delivery has contributed strongly to our growth and reputation.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to temporarily join the NCR Business Operations team in Contracts Business Support. This position is in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Business Support summer student will be responsible for supporting a wide variety of business activities across NCR Business Operations. This position is also responsible for communications and administrative work as needed. Mentoring and guidance will be provided by the Director of Business Operations as well as senior members of the Business Operations Team. The candidate will be expected to exhibit growth and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision in fairly short order.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Support improvements to Inter Business Unit agreements.
• Assist the Workforce manager (CRM, Resumes, data entry, reporting, etc).
• Member Support (RM Tool, Proposals, Resumes).
• Assist the proposal team in administrative activities and process improvements.
• Conduct requested quality checks, proofreading, editing and reviewing draft contracts, service descriptions, brochures, presentation materials.
• Provide general team support.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Business Administration or other applicable education.
• MS Office skills including MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint.
• Practical, efficient and responsive; excellent communication and organization skills.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities, anticipates issues and initiate appropriate action.
• Professional and polite – resilient to stress and able to perform under pressure.
• Flexibility to work independently as well as in a team.

Nice to have

• Government of Canada Security Clearance.
• French language skills.
• Experience with Information and Communications Technology.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management

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 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.

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.