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 collaborative environment. This student position provides hands-on experience working with contemporary 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

📌 Software Developer (Regina)
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