Activate: Strategic Functions New Graduate Development Program

Bachelors, Post-grad Diploma, Post-grad Certificate, and Masters graduates 

Overview

The Activate Strategic Functions New Graduate Development Program is designed to kick-start your career at Scotiabank with endless possibilities! Within this program, you will choose a stream in the Strategic Functions space to specialize in – this includes Marketing, Human Resources, Risk Management, Accounting, Audit, Finance, Compliance and Group Treasury. If you are looking to fulfill your CPA designation requirements, one of our streams includes a Pre-Approved CPA program that provides you with the experience and mentorship required to achieve your designation within a 30-month timeframe. In all streams of the Activate program, you will have access to personalized skill-building workshops and challenging work-integrated opportunities that will rapidly accelerate your career development and help you unlock your fullest potential. 

Program Start: June

Program Length: 

  • 30 months - CPA Stream
  • 24 months - Global Audit and Global Finance
  • 18 months - HR and Marketing
  • 18 months - Global Risk Management 
  • 18 months - Group Treasury
  • 12 months - Compliance 

Does this sound like you?

Look for our postings at your career centre, on your online portals and, of course, come to meet our amazing campus team.

  • You are in your final year of an Undergraduate, or Masters program 
  • You are passionate about the bank and its Strategic Functions 
  • You are creative, curious and a collaborative problem solver 
  • You are driven, hardworking and thrive in a fast-paced
  • You want to make an impact in a global organization  environment 
  • You want to make an impact in a global organization 
  • You are ambitious and want to become a leader 

What to expect

In Activate, you will complete multiple rotations within the Strategic Function stream that you choose. This format is designed to provide you with exposure to as many aspects of the business as possible during your time in the program! You will have access to an epic mentorship program, vast leadership exposure, tailored workshops to build soft and technical skills, and a dedicated Program Manager to help you on your career journey.