Position Title: Co-op Student - Technology Specialist (Junior Software Developer)
Reports To: Technology Manager, Digital
Department: IT Individual Insurance
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Four (4) Month Contract or Eight (8) Month Contract (Preferred)
Work Term: May 5, 2025 - August 22, 2025 or December 19, 2025

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Are you ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience on a dynamic and supportive team?

At Equitable, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. As a Co-op student, you'll have the unique chance to work alongside experienced professionals who are leaders in their fields. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your contributions are valued, and you'll receive mentorship and guidance to help you develop your skills and achieve your career goals.

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Develop using a wide variety of web applications like .NET framework, .NET Core, React and other evolving technologies.
• Unit test all changes to ensure data integrity, performance consistency and functional acceptability.
• Participates in the overall systems testing.
• Supports the implementation of the application into production.
• Complete analysis and specs for moderately complex maintenance, enhancement, and production related service requests
• Develop well-organized, structured programs based on business requirements.
• Document all program and system changes for ease of future support.
• Manage assigned work to meet deadlines, multitask priorities as set by senior staff.
• Provide supervisor/project manager with status updates on progress and issues.
• Communicate effectively within the team.

What you will bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Proven Communication
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Development tools: SQL, .Net, C#, React

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
• Compensation package includes:

• In Lieu of Benefits - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay
• In Lieu of Vacation - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay

• Employer provided equipment
• Opportunity to participate in our buddy program dedicated to Co-op students
  
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Undergo a criminal background check

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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