AI Developer Co-op – Bilingual – Winter 2027

Job description

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

Global Research helps deliver timely, thoughtful insights that support informed decision-making across our business. As an AI Developer Co-op - Bilingual, Global Research, you'll work closely with the Global Head of Research to develop best-in-class artificial intelligence tools, prompts, personas, and interaction models that improve how research teams engage with AI solutions. You'll support the design and development of practical tools that connect artificial intelligence capabilities with Python-based workflows and help strengthen research processes across global mining, political, and broader analytical topics. In this role, you'll contribute to solving complex problems, exploring new ways to improve critical thinking through technology, and identifying opportunities to make research more efficient and insightful. You'll also collaborate with partners to test ideas, refine solutions, and help bring innovative tools into day-to-day use.

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.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $56,500 to $70,700.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

Important information:

- You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-op program to be considered for this role

- Recruitment timeline: Applications review – November; Interviews – November; Offers - November

- Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document.

- Work Location: Montreal, QC

- Duration of term: 4 months (January 2027 – April 2027)

How you'll succeed

- AI Solution Development - Support the design, development, and improvement of artificial intelligence tools, prompts, and personas that enhance the research team's effectiveness and user experience.

- Technical Integration - Connect AI tools with Python-based workflows and assist in building functional solutions that improve research processes and outputs.

- Research Enablement - Contribute to AI-supported use cases across global mining, political, and other research areas to help teams generate stronger insights and more thoughtful analysis.

- Problem Solving - Design solutions for complex business and research challenges by applying critical thinking, curiosity, and a practical approach to experimentation.

- Collaboration and Improvement - Partner with research and business leaders to test new ideas, gather feedback, and continuously refine tools and processes for greater impact.

Who you are

- You can demonstrate experience in Python, artificial intelligence tools, and Microsoft Office applications. It’s an asset if you have intermediate to advanced Python skills and experience connecting AI solutions to business workflows.

- You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

- You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

- You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

- You're fluent in French and English to support business operations outside of Quebec, Canada.

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 [email protected]

- 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 2027-04-23 Job Location Non-Trader-1000 Gauchetière O Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills AI Integration, AI Programming, Data Mining, Python (Programming Language), Python for Data Analysis