DevOps Student (Student Posiition)

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & Wellness benefits

Time off & volunteer day

Pension & share ownership

Job summary

Canada Life in London, Ontario is seeking a DevOps Engineer Student to learn how modern software platforms are built, deployed, monitored, and supported at scale. You will work with development and operations teams to improve automation, reliability, and delivery of software systems.

The role offers hands-on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and production monitoring under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Interest in how software systems run in production, not just how they are written.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable learning new tools, technologies, and environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with technical teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines used to build, test, and deploy applications.
• Assist with automation of infrastructure and environments using scripts or configuration tools.
• Help monitor application and system health, responding to alerts and incidents as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot issues across development, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with software developers to improve reliability, performance, and deployment practices.
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, security, and efficiency.

Skills

CS student

Problem solving

Independent with teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn tools

Education

Post-secondary degree in CS or related field

Job description

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About the Role

Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process. This hybrid-role is based in our London, Ontario offices. You will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week.

We are looking for aDevOps Engineer Studentwho is interested in learning how modern software platforms are built, deployed,monitored, andsupported at scale. This role offershands‑onexperience working with development and operations teams to improve automation, reliability, and delivery of software systems.

As part of across‑functionalteam, you will help support the infrastructure and tooling that enables developers tosafely and efficiently build, test, release, andoperateapplications. You will gain exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and production monitoring while being supported by experienced engineers and mentors.

This role is ideal for students completing aco‑opor internship as part of their academic program and returning to school following their work term.

What You’ll Do

• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines used to build, test, and deploy applications
• Assist with automation of infrastructure and environments using scripts or configuration tools
• Help monitor application and system health, responding to alerts and incidents as appropriate
• Troubleshoot issues across development, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate closely with software developers to improve reliability, performance, and deployment practices
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, security, and efficiency

WhatYou’llBe Working With

You may gain experience with several of the following technologies or practices (experience in all isnotrequired):

Cloud & Infrastructure:
Public or private cloud platforms (e.g., infrastructure-as-a-service or platform-as-a-service)

Automation & Scripting:
Shell scripting, Python, or similar automation tools

CI/CD & DevOps Tooling:
Build pipelines, deployment workflows, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Containers & Platforms:
Containerized applications and orchestration platforms

Monitoring & Reliability:
Logging, metrics, alerting, and performance monitoring tools

Collaboration Tools:
Jira, Confluence, Teams, or similar platforms

What You Bring

• Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Interest in how software systems run in production, not just how they are written
• Strong problem‑solvingand analytical skills
• Comfortable learning new tools, technologies, and environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with technical teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have (Assets)

Exposure to:

• Cloud platforms or virtualization
• Containers or orchestration tools
• CI/CD pipelines or build automation

Academic projects, labs, or personal learning related to systems, infrastructure, or automation

Prior experience working within a structured or agile team environment

Why Join Us

• Gainhands‑onexperiencesupporting real production systems
• Learn DevOps best practices through mentorship and team collaboration
• Build foundational skills in automation, reliability, and cloud technologies
• See how development and operations teams work together to deliver software
• Develop practical experience that complements your academic studies

The base salary for this position is between $45,600-$68,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) ,mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’recommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Requisition ID: 6785

Category: Students and New Graduates

Location:

London, ON, CA

Date: Aug 17, 2026