Associate - Technology Leadership Advancement Program (TLAP)

CIBC•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join our Career Programs as an 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. TLAP is a 2-year rotational program with three 8-month rotations and offers flexibility for you to carve a path that aligns with your personal and professional development as a future technology leader in CIBC. Your rotations will be within the technology streams of the bank, which includes tech teams that align with business units like Cards Technology/ Infrastructure Technology/ Capital Markets Technology/Cyber security/Personal and Business Banking Technology teams etc. responsible for our enterprise-wide tech functions like Enterprise Architecture/Corporate Center Technology/Agile/DevOps Centre of Excellence, Cyber Security, AI, teams that keep the lights on like Tech Ops/Payments, and numerous others. You will be given opportunities to explore work and areas of the bank outside the technology streams as well. Based on the rotation team, TLAP Associates take on different roles; some common rotation roles include Sr IT Project Manager, Sr. IT Solution Designer, Sr. Product Development Manager, etc. In addition to the day-to-day rotation work, you will have access to your Rotation Manager, Program Manager and an Executive Mentor to advance your professional development by receiving tailored career guidance and opportunities to expand your network. With the help of your Peer and Alumni mentors, you will be part of a vibrant community of talented professionals who are pursuing their rotations and will be your initial network as you expand your career with 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.

Requirements

Completed or will be completing your Master’s in 2026 or before June 2027
A minimum of 3 years’ technical work experience, preferably software development.
Strong technical expertise.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience technology, preferably Software development or Technology architecture.
You’re a collaborative contributor. You thrive in cross-functional environments, working with diverse teams to solve complex problems.
You’re adaptable and eager to learn. You embrace new challenges, technologies, and opportunities for growth, especially in a rotational program setting.
You're passionate about technology. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in rotations across various Tech-focused teams, gaining exposure to diverse projects and technologies within the bank.
Leverage mentorship from Rotation Managers, Program Managers, and Executive Mentors to advance your skills and career trajectory.
Engage with TLAP committees, contribute to passion projects, and help foster a vibrant and inclusive TLAP community.