CGI Hosts Women’s Month Event in Montreal!

If a new hire asked “what’s it really like to work on the CGI team in Montreal?” — what three words would you use to answer honestly?

Ownership. Support. Teamwork.

How does the Montreal office contribute uniquely to CGI’s work — whether through client impact, technical delivery, innovation, or collaboration across Canada and globally?

Our Montreal offices bring together deep expertise, diverse industry knowledge and a strong culture of collaboration, forming CGI’s largest business unit in Canada. From here, our teams partner with clients across industries to solve complex business challenges and advance their digital ambitions using proven and emerging technologies.

Moreover, the Montreal Innovation Center serves as a global showcase of CGI’s cross-industry solutions and capabilities. Designed to accelerate digital transformation, the center offers hands-on co-innovation experiences where clients can explore new ideas, test practical applications and move from concept to execution with confidence.

From strategy through experimentation and implementation, our professionals work side by side with clients to deliver measurable results, strengthen performance and create lasting business value.

CGI is known for long-term careers and strong internal communities. How does inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety show up day to day on your Montreal teams?

CGI in Canada is committed to creating an empowering, inclusive environment where all our CGI Partners can thrive. Our local chapters of national employee resource groups help foster community and connection among Partners who share common experiences and interests.

With the support of our dedicated health and well‑being team, we integrate mental health resources and inclusive practices into everyday work life. This includes our network of mental health champions, open conversations through our mental health minutes, and guided programs that promote inclusive well‑being for everyone.

We also offer enriching mentorship opportunities, including dedicated programs and a global Women’s Mentorship Day that brings CGI Partners together from around the world to learn, grow, and support one another.

For someone joining CGI in tech, data, consulting, or engineering — what does onboarding actually look like?

From day one at CGI in Montreal, every new CGI Partner is welcomed with a dedicated buddy ready to guide and support them. Our buddy system is designed to help new joiners feel connected, confident, and fully immersed in CGI’s culture from the start. Their onboarding begins with an engaging orientation where they discover our values, meet inspiring teams, and learn what makes the CGI way so special. They connect with their immediate team, explore the tools and technologies they will be using, and get a clear view of the exciting projects ahead.

It is more than onboarding. It is the start of their journey, their launch into a supportive community, and their first step toward shaping an impactful career at CGI in Canada.

Beyond technical skills, what traits or mindsets tend to help people really flourish at CGI?

Our CGI Partners truly flourish when they bring a client first approach, a spirit of agility, and an innovative mindset. These traits help our CGI Partners build meaningful client relationships, adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment, and contribute to creative solutions that move projects forward.

How do career progression and internal mobility work at CGI? Can you share examples of how team members have grown, shifted roles, or built long-term careers within CGI?

We believe in long-term growth, personalized development, and giving our CGI Partners opportunities to explore new paths across the organization. Career journeys are supported through continuous learning, mentorship opportunities, leadership development programs, and open access to internal opportunities. CGI Partners can apply to new roles, join different projects, explore new industries, or even transition into completely new areas of expertise. Managers actively support these moves by helping their CGI Partners build the skills and experiences they need for the next step in their career.

We see many inspiring examples across our Montreal offices. Some CGI Partners begin in junior technical roles and grow into leaders. Many build long-lasting careers by exploring different business units, taking on new challenges, and reshaping their journey over time.

At CGI, career growth is not linear. It is flexible, supported, and built around each CGI Partner’s ambition. We give our CGI Partners room to discover what inspires them and to build a career that evolves with them.

What’s one genuinely surprising — and great — thing about working at CGI that most candidates wouldn’t know from a job description?

The strong sense of community. Our CGI Partners regularly organize local events that bring people together, create real connections, and often support meaningful charitable causes. It is something you would never fully see in a job description, but it is one of the best parts of working at CGI in Montreal.

What roles or skill sets are you actively hiring for now and into 2026? What kinds of backgrounds, interests, or career stages are you especially excited to connect with at OutGeekWomen x Montreal?

We’re actively hiring for several roles in Montreal for Project Management, Business Consulting, DevOps, Architecture, and Java. You can visit our careers page to view all our open positions. We’re excited to connect with forward-thinkers who will help build what’s next!