DevOps Student (Student Posiition)

Canada Life; London; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

ERGs & mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life in London, Ontario is seeking a DevOps Engineer Student (Co‑op/Internship) for Sep–Dec 2026. This hybrid role requires in‑office presence 3 days a week and offers hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and production support.

You will join a cross‑functional team, learn from mentors, contribute to documentation and runbooks, and help improve deployment reliability and efficiency while building practical skills that complement your studies.

Qualifications

• Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post‑secondary degree 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‑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

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent learner

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Git

Confluence

Jira

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Temporary Full Time

DevOps Engineer – Student (Co‑op / Internship) (September 21, 2026-December 18, 2026)

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 a DevOps Engineer Student who is interested in learning how modern software platforms are built, deployed, monitored, and supported at scale. This role offers hands‑on experience working with development and operations teams to improve automation, reliability, and delivery of software systems.

As part of a cross‑functional team, you will help support the infrastructure and tooling that enables developers to safely and efficiently build, test, release, and operate applications. 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 a co‑op or 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

What You’ll Be Working With

You may gain experience with several of the following technologies or practices (experience in all is not required):

• 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‑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

Nice to Have (Assets)

• Exposure to:
• Cloud platforms or virtualization
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code concepts
• 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

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting 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’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and 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 annually towards education 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 and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company‑matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed 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 handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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