Toronto Technology Consulting Intern - 2026

Protiviti•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$35•Hybrid

About The Position

Technology Consulting interns work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As an intern, you collaborate with the team to deliver client solutions for complex business problems these organizations face. Protiviti focuses on developing interns across its business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success. The culture is grounded in empowerment, teamwork, and problem-solving. Protiviti’s internship is an innovative experience designed to take you on a journey to immerse you in its unique business and culture. Through the internship, you may work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives, all of which will fuel your curiosity, uncover hidden strengths, and prepare you for your career. During the internship, you will get a preview of Foundations, Protiviti’s innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity, which provides you with experiences and learning opportunities in business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation. With each project, you receive hands-on training in a nurturing environment and interact with leaders across the practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to aid in building meaningful relationships across the firm and in the community. Technology Consulting interns are hired into one of the six following areas: Business Platform Transformation, Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI, Microsoft, Security and Privacy, Technology Risk and Resilience, and Technology Strategy and Architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Applied Math, Machine Learning, Quantum, or other technology majors).
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be within one year of final graduation at the time of internship.
Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.).
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries.
Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area.
All applicants applying for Canadian job openings need authorization to work in Canada for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Programming skills such as Python, Java, JavaScript, etc. are preferred.
Knowledge of security-related topics such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methods, and data storage.
Familiarity with core ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday) and system implementation concepts, including business process mapping, technical design documentation, data migration, testing support.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management frameworks and industry regulation.
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern customer technology environments.
Strong analytical and data manipulation skills using Excel, PowerBI, or similar tools to support reporting and insights.
Ability to synthesize research, develop clear documentation, and communicate findings effectively in team settings.
Experience working with data for AI or automation use cases, data cleaning and model support.
Ability to apply AI tools to enhance work efficiency, stream analysis, and improve project delivery.
Understanding of any of the major Business Intelligence reporting tools, such as Power BI, BusinessObjects, Cognos, Microstrategy, Tableau, QlikView, or SSRS.
Competency working within a Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, TeraData, or other major database management systems.
Entry-level proficiency with domain management strategies, network segmentation, firewalls, and middleware tools.
Introductory knowledge of internal control frameworks or knowledge of IT controls, with particular experience to understand IT and Business/technology risks.
Familiarity of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team to deliver client solutions for complex business problems.
Gain experience in different industries.
Grow technical capabilities.
Gain leadership qualities.
Participate in Liftoff with Protiviti, an award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience with gamification embedded in the delivery.
Attend The Intern Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help you transition successfully into your role as an intern.
Engage in internal initiatives.
Receive hands-on training in a nurturing environment.
Interact with leaders across the practice.
Support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business through assigned project experiences.
Navigate challenges and celebrate milestones with a network of advisors.
Join committees, participate in employee network groups, and enjoy social, civic, and networking activities.
Work across various industries.
Apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries.
Convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.