Co-op Student – Technology Specialist (Developer)

Position Title: Co-op Student – Technology Specialist (Developer)
Reports To: Lead Technology Manager, Enterprise Platforms
Department: IT Investment Technology  
Start Date: May 5, 2025
Work Term: We are looking for a student to stay with us for 4, 8, or 12 months. Students looking for 8- or 12-month terms will receive preference. 

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: We're looking for a Developer to join our team at Equitable! If you've got a knack for process improvement and a desire to work with application development and automation, then this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Come join our award-winning organization and take advantage of this great learning opportunity! In this role you'll work alongside experienced professionals who will help mentor you as an upcoming professional. This is a great opportunity for you to make your mark with one of Waterloo Area and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers!

What you will be doing:

• You'll use your technical skills to develop applications to improve the analytics related to securities, the communication of data and general investment needs
• You'll use your creativity to contribute to existing automation infrastructure by adding new functionality
• Help support the smooth functioning of existing processes and applications
• Work to expand the data warehouse with new feeds and reporting enhancements
• You'll monitor trends and enhancements within Python open-source community
• Help us scale in Azure Cloud, utilizing best practices in development, deployment, and monitoring

What you will bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Very strong programming capabilities, specifically in Python
• Low level language knowledge and experience is nice to have, preferably in C# or C++
• SQL query knowledge and an understanding of database structures
• An active interest in and an aptitude for investments
• Strong analytical abilities

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