CIBC

Summer Associate 2026, Technology Leadership Advancement Program

Toronto, ON Full time

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 

When you join our Career Programs as a Summer Associate in the Technology Leadership Advancement Program (TLAP), you’ll join a team that continues to push CIBC as the market leader in innovative technology to make our clients’ ambitions a reality. The TLAP Summer Associate Role offers you an opportunity to pursue a 4-month internship with significant flexibility to create your own experience that aligns with your personal and professional development goals.  

Your summer internship will be within the technology streams of the bank. This includes technology teams that align with business units like Information security, personal and business banking, Capital markets, Wealth management, etc.  teams that are responsible for our enterprise-wide tech functions like enterprise architecture, corporate center technology, Agile, and DevOps Centre of Excellence; teams that keep the lights on like Tech Ops, Payments, and numerous other teams. Based on your interest and business team demands, TLAP Summer Associates will take on roles like IT Project Manager, IT Product Development, Technology Architect, Solution Designer, etc. 

You will also have access to your Internship Manager,  Program Manager, and Peer Mentor to advance your professional development by receiving tailored career guidance. You will be part of a vibrant community of talented professionals who are pursuing their rotations and will be part of your network as you commence your internship at CIBC. The various internal TLAP committees will provide you with an opportunity to pursue your interests and passion projects while simultaneously contributing to the development of the TLAP community.  

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. 

Important information 

  • You are a student, currently enrolled in a Master’s/MBA Program with an expected graduation date in 2025 or 2026 or 2027. 

  • You have a minimum of 3 years’ of work experience in any technical domain (must have).    

  • Applications should include your resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page). IMPORTANT: Please merge all your documents into one PDF file before uploading them to the CV/resume section of the application. 

  • Work Location: Toronto, ON. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.  All CIBC Internship positions require you to be based in Canada for the duration of the term.  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.

  • Duration of Internship: 4 month Summer Internship from May 4th, 2026 to August 21st, 2026. 

  • This job posting closes on Sunday November 23rd, 2025 at 11:59PM EST. 

How you’ll succeed 

  • You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. 

  • You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. 

  • Your influence makes an impact. You engage in impactful and purposeful work, working on issues that are important for the organization. 

  • You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others. 

  • You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. 

Who you are  

  • You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. 

  • You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve. 

  • You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. 

  • You're passionate about technology. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.  

  • You think differently. You surround yourself with those who challenge your mindset and love learning from diverse experiences.  

  • 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

  • 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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

2026-08-21

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business, Innovative Technologies, Leadership