Co-op Student - IT Investment Technology

The Opportunity: ​At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

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!

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.


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.

Important Application Instructions: This role is open only to students currently enrolled in a formal co-op program through their post-secondary institution. 
To confirm your eligibility, please upload proof of co-op enrollment (e.g., a letter from your school or a screenshot from your student portal, Work Term Record/Transcript etc.). 

You will have the option to upload this document during the Candidate Information section at the bottom of the application form. Applications without proof of co-op eligibility may not be considered.

What you’ll do:

• 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’ll bring:

• 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:

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities, plus our Co-op Student Buddy Program, “Equitable Crew”
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
  
  

At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.

Your base pay will follow your school’s recommended co-op earnings guidelines, ensuring fair and consistent compensation for your placement.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.

Position Title: Co-op – IT Investment Technology
Reports To: Lead Technology Manager, Enterprise Platforms
Department: IT Investment Technology  
Term: January 2027 - April 2027 or longer (We are looking for a student to stay with us for 4 months, or 8-12 months consecutively. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in staying with us for a 4 month, 8 month, or 12 month term)