Fall 2025 Co-op: Business Analyst (4 Months)

CGI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Co-op student and gain invaluable experience in business operations and project management. This role offers the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a sophisticated environment, focusing on data analysis, financial modeling, and business development. You'll develop essential skills while collaborating with top executives, enhancing your knowledge of the consulting industry. Be part of a dynamic team that values ownership, teamwork, and respect, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in IT consulting.

Benefits

1:1 Mentor

Monthly Socials

Professional Development Workshops

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn about business operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and deliver business operational reports.
• Assist with various projects and maintain action items.
• Work directly with VPs to build strategy materials.

Skills

Business Analysis

Business and IT Consulting

Business Architecture

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Co-op Accredited Program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Job description

Position Description:

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45 years, we're still growing. CGI is a leading services provider to major Financial Institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. We are offering the opportunity to work with our team of dedicated consultants, and we are looking for you. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about financial modelling and business analytics while working with Canada’s largest IT consulting firm. We are offering a chance to work with our team of experienced professionals, who are responsible for maintaining project management standards and providing high-value support to our Business Unit. This is your opportunity to learn about business operations and project management in a sophisticated business environment. You will work with CGI Consultants, Directors, and Executives on a full range of business operations, program management, and resourcing activities/tasks.

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: September 2025

Application Deadline: May 16th, 2025

Perks of Being a CGI Co-op:

• Have access to a 1:1 Mentor matched with you based on your interests.
• 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

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Data analysis, refining and delivering Business Operational Reports for Resourcing, Business Development, Financial, Utilization, and Communication areas.
• Build and manipulate reports from raw data using sophisticated Excel spreadsheets, graphs, formulas, conditional formatting, etc.
• Assist with various projects and help set up initiatives.
• Maintain and follow-up on action items, issues, and status reporting.
• Conduct business research and information management.
• Project control and organization, including project governance, communication, and issue management.
• Create or assist in the creation of presentations.
• Responsible for meeting minutes, distribution of agendas, meeting logistics, and running live meetings.
• Work directly with VPs to detail and build strategy materials.
• Develop financial models and perform data analysis to drive hypotheses and conclusions.
• Conduct industry research and summarize information for general consumption.
• Coordinate workshops and meeting logistics.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Must be in a Co-op Accredited program.
• Strong desire to learn about business operations.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Consulting and data analysis skills.
• Business and financial background with experience using financial modeling.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, as well as in a team environment.
• Sophisticated Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel (Macros, Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, Conditional formatting, Graphs), PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word.

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Skills:

• Business Analysis
• Business and IT Consulting
• Business Architecture

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 recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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