IT Technical Advisor I - 4-Month Internship/Co-op (Winter 2027)

intactfc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op program

Job summary

Intact invites you to join our Digital, Data and Tech team as an IT Technical Advisor intern for the Winter 2027 term. You will work alongside experienced developers to analyze multi-system integrations, assess risks, and propose practical solutions that align with our business objectives.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, communication across stakeholder levels, and exposure to architecture blueprints, cutting-edge technologies, and Open Source projects within a supported, inclusive

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (or master’s) in IT/CS/Comp Eng or related field.
• Available to work full-time, 35 hours/week, for Winter 2027 (Jan–Apr).
• Must be an active student during internship and plan to return to school in 2027.
• Eligible to work in Canada without Canadian work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand multi-system integrations, identify risks and propose solutions.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and analyze impact on solutions under supervision.
• Communicate highly technical solutions to stakeholders at various levels.
• Collaborate with experienced developers and architects to assess solutions.
• Assist in design and development of IT architecture blueprints aligned with business objectives.
• Perform research on technology trends and industry standards.
• Document architectural standards, guidelines, and reference architectures.
• Participate in evaluation and selection of software and hardware meeting requirements.

Skills

Java

Python

React

AI coding

Open Source

GitHub

Hackathon

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Comp Eng

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to): 57,000 - 71,200

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what's possible. Here, you'll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you'll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You'll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you'll discover how exciting the "real world" can be.

Here, your career will take off.

We are looking for an IT Technical Advisor intern for our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Analyze and understand multi-system integrations, and identify risks and propose solutions .
• Adapt to evolving business needs, analyze their impact on existing solutions, and contribute to the required adjustments, under supervision.
• Communicate highly technical solutions to multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams of very experienced developers and architects across the organization to assess solutions.
• Assist in the design and development of IT architecture blueprints that align with business objectives .
• Perform research and stay up to date with the latest technology trends, best practices, and industry standards.
• Collaborate on the documentation of architectural standards, guidelines, and reference architectures .
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of software and hardware solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical Skills required : Java, Python, Front-end development (React), experience with AI coding (VS Code, Co-Pilot, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, etc.).
• Nice to have: Experience with building projects on Open Source or GitHub, Hackathon experience.

What you bring to the table:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or master's, if applicable) in a field related to Information Technology , Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Network or related field .
• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Winter 2027 Term (January to April).
• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school in next Summer or Fall 2027 following your internship .
• No Canadian work experience required, but must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Having a team player mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for technology.
• Self-reliant with a strong sense of responsibility.

We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer, and Fall)!

We're accepting applications now through September 25, 2026.

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accomm