Systems Developer, Pension Core, Student Intern (Winter 2027 - 8 Months)

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is seeking a Systems Developer Co-op to join the Pension Solution Group’s Pension Core Team in Toronto. You will work with experienced developers and business analysts to support the Insight platform, gaining hands-on exposure to real-world development and testing practices that impact HOOPP members and Ontario’s healthcare providers.

You will build automated tests with C# and Playwright, assist in CI/CD processes, and translate requirements into test

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College coop program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Interest in software development, quality assurance, or test automation.
• Basic knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (such as C# or Java).
• Familiarity with, or interest in learning, test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
• Basic understanding of SQL or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity in Agile ways of working and collaborating within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and an organized approach to work.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new tools, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Visual Studio, Azure, .NET) is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining automated test cases using C# and Playwright to support functional and regression testing.
• Support execution of automated and manual test cases and help document test results.
• Learn how automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and assist with test execution during builds.
• Review business requirements and translate them into test scenarios written in Gherkin language.
• Use Azure DevOps to support test case management, defect tracking, and test reporting.
• Assist with maintaining test data and test environments used for execution.
• Use SQL (with guidance) to analyze data when troubleshooting test failures or defects.
• Assist with test automation efforts by leveraging AI-enabled tools to generate, refine, and maintain automated test cases.
• Collaborate with team members during Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Contribute ideas to improve testing processes, tools, and documentation.
• Learn industry best practices in software testing, automation, and Agile delivery.

Skills

C#

Playwright

Selenium

SQL

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

.NET

Education

Co-op enrolled in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

.NET

Job description

Why you’ll love working here: high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth optional membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security virtual fitness, yoga and meditation classes, nutritional consultations and wellness seminars flexible hybrid work model that embraces remote work the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Application deadline: September 15, 2026 Application requirements: Resume, transcript

Job Summary

As a Systems Developer Coop in the Pension Solution Group’s Pension Core Team, you will join a team that is passionate about supporting HOOPP’s frontline pension platform. Our goal is to provide genuine service to our pension members and Ontario’s healthcare providers. By joining PSG, you will be solving challenging problems that make a real impact on the solutions we deliver. You will work alongside experienced Systems Developers and Business Analysts to support the quality and reliability of the Insight platform, gaining exposure to real-world development practices that have a direct impact on HOOPP members and Ontario’s healthcare providers.

What you will do:

• Assist in building and maintaining automated test cases using C# and Playwright to support functional and regression testing
• Support execution of automated and manual test cases and help document test results
• Learn how automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and assist with test execution during builds
• Review business requirements and help translate them into test scenarios written in Gherkin language
• Use Azure DevOps to support test case management, defect tracking, and test reporting
• Assist with maintaining test data and test environments used for execution
• Use SQL (with guidance) to help analyze data when troubleshooting test failures or defects
• Assist with test automation efforts by leveraging AI-enabled‑ tools to help generate, refine, and maintain automated test cases, improving efficiency and test coverage under the guidance of the team.
• Collaborate with team members during Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Contribute ideas to improve testing processes, tools, and documentation
• Learn industry best practices in software testing, automation, and Agile delivery

What you will bring:

• Currently enrolled in a University or College coop program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Interest in software development, quality assurance, or test automation
• Basic knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (such as C# or Java)
• Familiarity with, or interest in learning, test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium)
• Basic understanding of SQL or a willingness to learn
• Familiarity in Agile ways of working and collaborating within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and an organized approach to work
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new tools, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Visual Studio, Azure, .NET) is a nice to have

The expected hourly rate range for this role is $21.00 to $31.00. The actual hourly rate offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.

This job posting is for a newly created role.

About HOOPP

Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province. With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi-asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk-adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance. Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes. We look for talented, forward-thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is integral to cultivating a positive culture. We integrate fair and inclusive practices into our programs and processes, creating equal opportunity and establishing a consistent employee experience across our organization.

If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.