Software Developer; Student Position

Temporary Full Time

This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term:
May-August. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University.

This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co‑op program.

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.

We are looking for Software Developer Students who are eager to learn, build real‑world systems, and contribute to meaningful software solutions in a collaborative environment. This student position provides hands‑on experience working with modern and evolving technologies while being supported by experienced developers and mentors.

You will join a software development team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of applications that power our business. Depending on the team, your work may span front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack, data, platform, or integration solutions.

• Work within an agile, team‑oriented environment to support, maintain, and enhance software applications
• Participate in phases of the software lifecycle, including:
  • Design and development
  • Integration and testing
  • Deployment and transition to production
  • Maintenance and production support
• Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to root‑cause analysis and permanent solutions
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, architects, and business partners
• Perform functional and technical testing to ensure quality and compatibility
• Use version control, collaboration, and issue‑tracking tools as part of daily work
• Apply learning from your academic experience to real‑world technical and process improvements

You may work with some of the following technologies or tools (experience in all is not required):

• Programming & Frameworks:
  Modern JavaScript/Type Script, Java, C#/.NET, Python, VB6, or similar languages
• Web & Application Development:
  Front‑end frameworks, back‑end services, APIs, and microservices
• Databases & Data:
  Relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., SQL‑based or No
  
  SQL platforms)
• Developer Tools & Practices:
  Version control (e.g., Git), IDEs, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
• Collaboration & Delivery Tools:
  Jira, Confluence, Teams, SharePoint, or similar platforms
• Platforms & Environments (team dependent):
  Cloud, containerized, or mainframe environments

• Currently in your second‑year or higher and pursuing a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to change
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

• Previous internship, co‑op, academic project, or volunteer experience related to software development
• Exposure to:
  • Open‑source projects
  • Cloud or container technologies
  • Automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes
  • Data analysis or reporting
  • Agile development practices
  • HTML/CSS, REST APIs, and integration pipelines
• Familiarity with:
  • Service Now or ITIL concepts
  • Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI dashboards, or Microsoft Access
• Academic or project exposure to:
  • Deep learning, Transformers, PyTorch/Tensor Flow
  • Large Language Model (LLM) techniques (e.g., prompt engineering, context engineering, LoRA/QLoRA fine‑tuning, RAG)
  • Core mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, statistics, probability)
  • Technical computing and scientific programming…