Project Coordinator, Summer 2026 Co-op

What you'll be doing  

As a Project Coordinator, Co-op within Enterprise Real Estate & Workplace Transformation, you’ll be part of the People, Culture and Brand (PC&B) group.   You’ll work closely with the Program Director, Project Managers, and core business and PMO members to ensure program governance processes are effectively managed, program work artifacts are appropriately leveraged and practices adhered across our programs. Responsibilities also include on-going administrative coordination in support of our  People leaders  and their teams. ensuring timely and effective delivery of assigned projects. Provide technical, administrative, and any project coordination support to the team you are assigned. At this level, you are expected to function independently with very little direction, seek help and clarification as , as well as possess strong initiative, and ability to foresee potential issues/problems that may arise in support of the Leaders or teams.   Through this work you get more exposure to the inner workings of Enterprise Program PMOs and Large Scale Program Management as a discipline. 

 
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 must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role. 
• Recruitment timeline: Applications review – January/February; Interviews – February/March; Offers – March 
• 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:  81 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario  
• Duration of term: 4 months (May 2026 – August 2026) 
• Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team. 

How you’ll succeed 

• Project Coordination – You will work with Project Managers and other team members throughout all phases of the Project Management lifecycle.  You will perform Project Control functions and provide technical, administrative guidance & support on key project artifact deliverables (e.g. administrative procedures/processes, workplans, business case support, etc.)  Assist to develop, manage, and control schedules by making continuous updates, escalating issues when necessary.  Proactively identify, capture & communicate key program activities including anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. 

• Tracking & Reporting –  You will track progress on milestones, response/resolution plans, change requests, issues & risks.  You process information with a high degree of accuracy with attention to the details.  Support monthly & quarterly project accruals and financial reporting. Coordinate flow & management of documents for team and perform updates/reviews as  (using tools such as Sharepoint, Planview, Shared drive).  You have good time management skills.  Assist or lead the preparation of high quality, and compelling materials for various team and management meetings as .  

• Communication –  Well developed written & verbal communication skills.  Ability to produce a variety of business documents with clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation. Ability to articulate factual and conceptual information which require detailed explanation or interpretation 

Who you are 

• Client-Focused. You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.  

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.  

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.  

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.  

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.