Associate - Technology Leadership Advancement Program (TLAP)

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.

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What you’ll be doing  

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. 

Important information

• You have completed or will be completing your Master’s in 2026 or before June 2027
• You have a minimum of 3 years’ technical work experience, preferably software development.
• 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.
• Work Location: Toronto
• Duration of Program: 2 years (Three, 8-month rotations)
• Available start dates: February and August 2027 (To be confirmed during offer stage)
• This job posting closes on August 16th, 2026 at 11:59PM EST

How you’ll succeed

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

Who you are  

• You have strong technical expertise. You bring 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.

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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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

2029-08-03

Job Location

81 Bay Street, Banking Centre

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Innovative Solutions, Innovative Technologies, Technology Leadership