Applied AI & Automation Fall Student

Mawer Investment Management Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant community investment by EP

Job summary

Mawer Investment Management Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a hands-on software development co-op for a four-month term (Sept–Dec 2026).

You will work with Operations SMEs to learn investment operations and build internal applications, automations, and AI-enabled workflows. The role emphasizes translating business needs into practical designs, connecting solutions to data sources and APIs, testing against rules, and documenting work for ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience building or automating something via coursework or projects.
• Foundational experience with at least one programming, scripting, data, or app-development tech.
• Exposure to responsible AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations subject-matter experts to understand existing processes, business rules, controls, data, and operational pain points.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and practical solution designs.
• Build and iterate on internal applications, automations, and AI-enabled workflows, including agent-based solutions where appropriate.
• Connect solutions to structured data, databases, APIs, documents, and existing business systems where required.
• Test solutions against business rules, exception scenarios, and user expectations before they are introduced into operational workflows.
• Support user testing, investigate defects, triage pilot issues, and recommend practical improvements.
• Document solution logic, dependencies, operating procedures, and support considerations so solutions can be maintained and improved over time.

Skills

Programming basics

AI concepts

Communications

Quick learner

Git

Education

Post-secondary program in a relevant field

Tools

APIs

Databases

Data transformation

System integrations

Job description

Be Boring. Make Money. is our investment approach, but we are anything but dull. We are a diverse, passionate team united by our commitment to provide our clients with financial peace of mind and our desire to create one of the best companies in the world. A career with us will be demanding; however, the experience will also be dynamic, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and above all—meaningful. We take pride in doing things a little differently than other investment firms. Innovative ideas, diverse opinions and experiences, and teamwork are expected and rewarded regardless of title or tenure.

Dedicated to our people, we have consistently been recognized as a preferred employer, receiving awards such as Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026), Alberta Top Employers (2026), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer (2025).

Full Time, Contract (4 months)
Work Term: September to December 2026
Location: Calgary, AB

The Opportunity

Working directly with Operations subject-matter experts, you will learn how investment operations processes work, identify opportunities for improvement, and build internal applications, workflow automations, and AI-enabled solutions. Projects may support areas such as trade operations, reconciliations, data-quality checks, exception management, and client reporting.

This is a hands-on applied development role. You will use AI-assisted development tools to move from business requirements to working prototypes and pilot solutions. You will also help test solutions against real operational scenarios, investigate issues, incorporate user feedback, and document your work so it can be understood and maintained by others.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with Operations subject-matter experts to understand existing processes, business rules, controls, data, and operational pain points.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and practical solution designs.
• Build and iterate on internal applications, automations, and AI-enabled workflows, including agent-based solutions where appropriate.
• Connect solutions to structured data, databases, APIs, documents, and existing business systems where required.
• Test solutions against business rules, exception scenarios, and user expectations before they are introduced into operational workflows.
• Support user testing, investigate defects, triage pilot issues, and recommend practical improvements.
• Document solution logic, dependencies, operating procedures, and support considerations so solutions can be maintained and improved over time.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program such as computer science, engineering, data science, information systems, business, finance, mathematics, or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience building or automating something through coursework, employment, a personal project, or a hackathon.
• Foundational experience with at least one programming, scripting, data, or application-development technology.
• Exposure to responsible AI concepts.
• Able to learn new tools and unfamiliar business concepts quickly.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; can communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interest in investment management, financial services, or business operations.
• Must be returning to post-secondary school upon completion of the work term.

Experience Working With

• AI-assisted software-development tools.
• Workflow automation or low-code application platforms.
• Web application or internal tool development.
• APIs, relational databases, data transformation, or system integrations.
• Git or another version-control workflow.
• Software testing, exception handling, monitoring, or technical documentation.
• Investment operations, accounting, finance, or financial data.

Why Mawer?

• Directly contribute to the firm’s growth as a global, independent investment manager.
• Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
• Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients’ interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
• We offer a flexible work environment with a blended workplace approach tailored to the unique needs of each department and team. This allows employees to seamlessly combine in-person and remote work experiences, fostering collaboration, promoting work-life integration, and empowering our team members to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected professional setting.

Our Benefits and Perks Include:

• Significant community investment contribution via our Employee Matching Program

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only applications that include all required materials will be considered.

At Mawer, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspectives are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.

We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at [e-mail] .

About Mawer

Established in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is an independent firm that provides world-class, global investment management services to a broad range of institutional and individual clients. We are proud of our reputation as one of Canada’s most respected investment management firms and strive to earn such respect by continually delivering long-term investment excellence, developing strong client partnerships, and living our core values.

No telephone inquiries please.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.