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Internship, IT sector, Fall 2026

CompanyDesjardins
LocationMontreal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support various IT functions including software development, quality assurance, project management, and system administration. Key tasks involve contributing to production strategies, monitoring project performance, and ensuring IT governance and compliance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
43827
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.
About the Role

💚 Are you looking for a one-of-kind experience with an outstanding team in a modern environment? We’re looking for motivated interns who are eager to learn, because with our squads, there’s always something new to discover. Starting your career at Quebec’s largest private IT employer—with over 9,000 employees—is an opportunity not to be missed. Desjardins is a top employer that’s committed to the next generation of IT professionals. Several internship opportunities are available. More specifically, we’re looking for interns in the following areas:

💻 Development

  • Development intern

Actively participate in the development of a production strategy. Contribute to application and program analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation to deliver high-performance solutions that are adapted to specific needs.

  • Quality assurance intern

Actively participate in quality assurance tests by identifying test scenarios (unit, functional, system, non-regression). Help set up test environments, perform test scenarios and communicate results.

🧩 Project management

  • Project management intern

Support all phases of project delivery, from planning to final delivery, while handling coordination duties, respecting deadlines and approving deliverables to ensure objectives are met.

  • Scrum master intern

Support the team with sprint planning and assessments. Foster collaboration, eliminate obstacles and ensure scrum best practices are followed to deliver optimal value.

  • Application delivery manager intern

Support the application delivery manager, who is responsible for the application component of technology solutions. Help identify key contributors, ensure work alignment across teams and collaborate with key players from a wide range of fields.

  • Project control officer (PCO) intern

Advise and assist the project manager and project team by monitoring performance indicators, updating schedules and tracking progress. Help ensure that recommended industry best practices are applied.

📊 Business

  • Business analysis intern

Analyze issues related to your area of work, conduct research and preliminary analyses, develop initial outlines for tools and working processes. Draw on your comprehensive knowledge of the business segment while acting as an advisor to our dedicated clients and partners.

🛡️IT risk and analysis

  • Functional analyst intern

Support the functional analyst, who serves as a content specialist in solution delivery by contributing to maintenance and updates. Working closely with the product owner and project team, help define functional specifications.

  • IT governance and compliance intern

Contribute to the development of IT governance and compliance approaches. Document multiple internal processes and procedures related to risk and compliance practices. Ensure the quality of evidence related to general IT controls. Follow up with compliance officers while monitoring certain files.

🌐 Administration and operations

  • System administrator intern

Support the system administrator who contributes to IT efficiency by configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading computer networks, management systems and servers.

  • Platform administrator intern

Support the platform administrator, who is responsible for ensuring the success of automated deployments and for contributing to the development and enhancement of the security posture and operational efficiency of infrastructure components.

What you bring to the table

  • Your educational institution must credit or certify your internship toward a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

  • Relevant work/internship experience

  • Knowledge of French required

At Desjardins, we don’t just support youth. We value their talent. There’s a difference.

#LI-Hybrid

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)
Key Skills
Software DevelopmentQuality AssuranceProject ManagementScrumBusiness AnalysisIT Risk AnalysisIT GovernanceSystem AdministrationPlatform AdministrationFrench Language
Categories
TechnologySoftwareManagement & LeadershipFinance & AccountingData & Analytics