Posted 13 days ago
IT Risk and Controls Student
@ Co-operators
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
CGL is hiring an IT Risk and Controls co-op student for a full-time student term of 8 or 12 months, hybrid with 2 days in the office. The student supports technology and security control testing, assurance reviews, risk analysis and reporting, and builds dashboards and metrics. Expected pay is $23 to $27 per hour.
Pay:
$23–$27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support technology and security control testing and assurance
- Gather evidence and assess control design
- Collaborate with technology teams to communicate findings
- Analyze data and build dashboards and reports
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in cyber security, IT, computer science, accounting, audit or risk management
- Strong communication skills for non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with controls, risk or audit as an asset
- Ability to manage multiple projects
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-25
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | IT |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | cyber security, information technology, computer science, business technology management, accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Wellness, Paid training |
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Co-operators
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Full company description
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations. We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming. With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first. Proudly Canadian since 1945.
- LinkedIn followers
- 71,299
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 7,905
- Reported office locations
- 101 Cooper Dr, Guelph, Ontario N1C 0A4, CA
- 1920 College Avenue, Regina, SK, CA
- 6700 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB, CA
- 151 North Service Road, Burlington, ON L7R 4C2, CA
- 2000, McGill College, bureau 810, Montréal, Québec H3A 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Education
- EdTech
- Insurance
- E-Learning
- Other recorded names
- Co-operators
- Specialties
- Home
- Auto
- Life
- Investments
- Group
- Business
- Farm
- Travel
- Commercial
- and Wealth
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Guelph, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | HomeAutoLifeInvestmentsGroupBusinessFarmTravelCommercialand Wealth |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 185 |
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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.
Expected hourly range $23-$27.
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