Winter 2026 Co-op - Quality Assurance Intern (Automation & Programming)

Position Description :

CGI offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about quality assurance and test automation to apply their knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development, execution, and optimization of automated tests while gaining hands-on experience in programming and modern QA methodologies.

This internship will allow you to work directly with QA and automation experts, learn best practices, and actively contribute to the quality of solutions delivered to our clients.

What to Expect?

Our co-op program is designed to :

• Strengthen your technical and professional skills;
• Help you explore your interests through hands-on experience and close mentoring;
• Get you involved in real projects with tangible impact;
• Expand your network through collaboration and mentoring activities.

As an intern, you will have access to :

• Professional development sessions;
• A career development platform;
• Networking events with colleagues and leaders;
• Mentorship to set and achieve your career goals.

Start Date : January 5,

Application Deadline : September 26,

Your future duties and responsibilities :

On a day-to-day basis, you will :

• Participate in team meetings (scrums, reviews, planning) and contribute to discussions;
• Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript;
• Explore and leverage testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.);
• Contribute to feature validation by combining manual and automated testing;
• Collaborate with developers and experienced QA analysts to learn and share knowledge;
• Assess the feasibility of automating specific test cases;
• Document your results and support continuous improvement of QA processes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

We are looking for a student who :

• Has a solid foundation in object-oriented and/or functional programming (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript);
• Is familiar with automation concepts and eager to strengthen their skills in this area;
• Has an interest in working with frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright;
• Is curious, motivated, and persistent when solving problems;
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills;
• Is eager to learn, get involved, and contribute to real-world projects.

Knowledge of JIRA, Git, or other collaborative tools is an asset.

Why Choose CGI?

Life at CGI is built on :

• Ownership – every member is also a shareholder;
• Collaboration – we work as a team to deliver innovative solutions;
• Respect and diversity – we value inclusion and everyone’s contribution.

By joining CGI, you’ll be part of a global company that invests in the growth of its talent. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your development and well-being, while having the opportunity to grow in an environment where your ideas truly matter.

Ready to build your skills in quality assurance and automation in a team-driven, innovative environment? Join us!

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills :

• French