Student Intern, IT Security & Compliance

About Celestica

Celestica is a global electronics manufacturing services company, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with over 28,000 employees across 40 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. Working with the world’s leading technology companies, Celestica delivers a full suite of services – from design and engineering, to manufacturing and supply chain management – helping customers develop and manufacture products transforming the global economy in areas like data centre technology, green energy, healthtech, and autonomous vehicles.

Working at Celestica is about being part of something bigger and shaping the future. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands-on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from industry leaders. Celestica is committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits For Students

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
• Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
• Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
• Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
• Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
• Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
• Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
• Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
• Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About The Student Intern, IT Security & Compliance Opportunity

The Student Intern, IT Security & Compliance will enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment with opportunities to develop skills, while working in a highly motivated team. This 16-month position is ideal for students currently enrolled in a Computer Science or Business Technology Management program who have completed their 3rd year. We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible team player who is open to learning.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Basic knowledge of the IT industry
• Familiarity with Project Management techniques
• Knowledge of IT Security and cyber-security
• Some knowledge of IT processes, tools, programs
• Some degree of experience with programming
• Flexible team player with an eagerness to learn

Activities

• Involvement with design/development of IT processes and controls as well as Information Security practices
• Assist in the gathering of requirements for IT application projects - includes collecting and analyzing existing documentation, reviewing with Subject Matter Experts & writing specification documents
• Perform routine management/reporting tasks as they relate to the portfolio of applications under our control
• Participate in IT application projects and monitor activities of IT projects related to IT applications

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment, requiring extended periods of sitting, sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor, and frequent repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse).

Additional Details

• Area: Global Information Technology – IT Security, Governance & Compliance
• Start Date: May 2026
• Location: 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Vacancies: 1 position
• Experience: No formal experience required
• Education: Currently enrolled in a University Internship program completing 3rd year of a 3- or 4-year Computer Science or Business Technology Management program
• This position is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), requiring a successful security assessment.
• To apply, visit www.celestica.com and provide a copy of your transcript and student email address.

Key skills/competency

• IT Security
• Cybersecurity
• Information Security Practices
• Project Management
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• IT Governance
• Requirements Gathering
• Data Analysis
• Programming Basics