Temporary Full Time
This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term: January - April. 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 cooperative 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.
What You Will Do 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
What You'll Be Working With You may work with some of the following technologies or tools (experience in all is not required):
Programming & Frameworks: Modern JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#/.NET, Python, VB6, VBA or similar languages
Web & Application Development: Front-end frameworks (React or Vue), back-end services, RESTful APIs, and microservices




Databases & Data: Relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL-based or NoSQL platforms, DB2)
Developer Tools & Practices: Version control (e.g., Git), IDEs (Visual Studios and/or VS Code), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
Collaboration & Delivery Tools: Jira, Confluence, Teams, SharePoint, or similar platforms
Platforms & Environments (team dependent): Cloud, containerized, or mainframe environments
What You Bring 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.
Nice to Have (Assets) Previous internship, co-op, academic project, or volunteer experience related to software development
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and/or Mainframe environment
Exposure to: Open-source projects
Oracle database, PL/SQL
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: ServiceNow or ITIL concepts




Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI dashboards, or Microsoft Access

Why Join Us Gain hands-on experience building and supporting real production systems
Learn from experienced developers through coaching and mentorship
Work with a diverse range of technologies and teams
Build practical skills that complement your academic program
Make a tangible impact while developing your professional network
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The base salary for this position is between $43,400 - $71,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grow with Canada Life We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
What we offer We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental

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📌 Software Developer (Student Position) (Manitoba)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Manitoba