About the role#
This is a full-time, paid student internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will join the IT Portfolio Management Office as a Systems Developer. This team builds, automates, and streamlines processes to support core project management and governance functions. You will work in a hybrid environment based in Toronto.
What you'll do#
- Plan, code, test, and deploy incremental changes weekly within an agile development team.
- Collaborate directly with business partners to address their goals and remove roadblocks.
- Create automated processes, AI services, web components, and core reports or dashboards.
- Identify bugs, issues, and areas for improvement, then follow up with action items.
- Develop new solutions to support your team and partners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program for Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar field.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming, JavaScript, and component-based web design (such as React or Angular).
- Familiarity with cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Experience working with data through APIs and using reporting tools like Power BI.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a self-starter.
- Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Power Platform, or Splunk is helpful. Familiarity with AI services, LLMs, or agentic development platforms is also considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (8 months).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $21.00 to $31.00 per hour.
About HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan provides defined benefit pensions to members in the healthcare sector. Established in 1960, the organization serves over 460,000 members across more than 670 employers. It manages assets totaling 123 billion dollars. The company maintains offices in Toronto and London.
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