Commercial Banking- Data Engineering Co-op

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

CIBC’s Canadian Banking team is excited to welcome Fall 2026 Co-Op students to our Data Engineering function. As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll help process large datasets to support reporting, analytics, and insights for CIBC’s non-personal customers. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop new technical skills and explore innovative approaches to managing big data. You'll gain hands-on experience working with industry-standard tools and technologies, all while contributing to projects that drive business impact. If you have a passion for data and enjoy learning in a dynamic environment, this is the place for you.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

Continuous Learning – Demonstrate eagerness to expand your technical and analytical skillset by actively participating in training and project work.
Simplification – Simplify complex ideas and concepts, explaining them clearly to others and learning from teammates who share this mindset.
Teamwork – Collaborate effectively within a diverse team, supporting shared goals and contributing to group success.
Communication – Use your strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, analysis, and recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders.
Change Agent – Participate in concept development, facilitate discussions, solicit and promote innovative ideas, and help drive positive change across the bank.

Who you are

You’re a data enthusiast. You have the technical skills to review, analyze, design, and implement data processing systems, and you’re excited to learn more.
You enjoy problem solving. You thrive when presented with challenges and work collaboratively to find innovative solutions.
You’re a strong communicator. You can clearly express ideas and opinions, both verbally and in writing, especially when they involve analysis and interpretation.
You’re passionate about programming. You have a keen interest in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and SAS, and are eager to learn about big data processing—even if you haven’t had direct experience yet.
You’re creative and curious. You enjoy visualizing and designing new products or services, and assessing their potential from business, market, and technical perspectives.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2026-12-18

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Collaboration, Learning Quickly, Python (Programming Language), Willingness to Learn, Work Collaboratively