IT Risk and Controls Student

Co-operators; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Holistic well-being programs

Job summary

CGL is seeking a Co-op IT Risk and Controls student to support technology control testing, assurance activities, and risk reporting in a hybrid in-office role. You will work with IT and business partners to evaluate controls, gather evidence, and contribute to process improvements.

The position is ideal for students studying cyber security, IT, computer science, or related fields, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented work requiring focus and concentration.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support technology control testing and assurance as part of IT risk and controls.
• Assist in data collection, evidence gathering, and documenting use cases.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports to support risk-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with technology teams and business partners to clarify controls and communicate findings.

Skills

English fluency

French asset

Education

Cyber security program

Information Technology

Computer Science

Business Technology Management

Accounting

Audit or risk management

Job description

Company: CGL
Department: Information Technology
Employment Type: Student (8 months or 12-month term - preferred)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English, French is an asset
Additional Information: This role is currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

This Co-op student role will be part of our Information Technology Risk and Controls team. The student will gain hands-on experience supporting technology and security control testing, assurance reviews, risk analysis, and reporting activities. Working closely with technology and business partners, they will help evaluate controls, communicate findings, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and leverage data to develop dashboards, metrics, and reports that support risk-informed decision making across the organization.

How you will create impact:

• Contribute to a security-first culture by supporting technology control testing and assurance
• Support the execution of technology and security control testing by gathering evidence, assessing control design, and documenting use cases to strengthen assurance practices.
• Collaborating with project partners and technology teams to clarify controls and communicate findings.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives in support of process improvement and enterprise risk reduction.
• Assist in analyzing data and developing dashboards and reports that help leadership understand risks, track performance, and make informed decisions.

To join our team:

• Ideally, you are in a program studying cyber security, information technology, computer science, business technology management, accounting, audit, or risk management.
• Familiarity with technology controls, risk management, assurance, audit, or compliance as an asset, not a requirement. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting and communicating complex information clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting and communicating complex information clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting and manage multiple projects concurrently.

How you will succeed:

• You have strong time management and organizational skills.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
• You are well organized and detailed.
• You have strong communication skills to convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build and maintain trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of shared programs and practices.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

What you need to know:

• Detail oriented work that requires a moderate degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.