Systems Developer, Project Management Office, Student Intern (Winter 2027 - 8 Months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellness and learning programs

Job summary

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is seeking a student developer to join the IT Portfolio Management Office. You'll help build, automate and streamline processes supporting project management and governance in a dynamic agile team.

You will contribute to development, dashboards and AI services while growing cross-functional skills. HOOPP supports learning with workshops, LinkedIn Learning and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in computer science, software engineering or similar program.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure or AWS) and modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with Power BI or analogous reporting tools.
• Experience consuming data via APIs and building dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, code, test and deploy incremental changes weekly in an agile team.
• Collaborate with business partners to meet their goals from planning to deployment.
• Build automated processes, AI services, dashboards and core reports.
• Identify issues and follow up with action items for improvement.
• Explore innovative solutions and leverage tools to demonstrate ingenuity.

Skills

Azure

AWS

JavaScript

Power BI

APIs

Data analytics

Angular/React

GitHub Copilot

VS Code

Azure AI/LLM tools

Education

College or university program in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

VS Code

GitHub Copilot

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, optional transcript

Job Summary

Our team of system developers in the IT Portfolio Management Office is currently looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and highly motivated student to help us build, automate and streamline processes that will support core project management and governance functions at the IT division at HOOPP. Working on a highly dynamic and agile team, you will contribute directly to the development and growth of our program and gain cross‑functional skills experience. Developers at HOOPP are supported in their learning and growth throughout their careers and self‑motivated, ambitious candidates will come into an empowering work environment that fosters personal development and provides co‑ops with the skills and tools that they need to succeed.

What you will do

• Plan, code, test and deploy incremental changes every week as a part of our agile development team
• Collaborate directly with business partners on their roadblocks and goals, from whiteboard to deployment
• Craft and deliver automated processes, AI services, web components and core reports and dashboards
• Proactively identify issues, bugs, and areas for improvement - and follow up with action items
• Innovate new solutions that make a difference to the teams we support – this role will have plenty of scope to connect with our partners on the challenges they face day to day, and our co‑ops are encouraged to think creatively and use the tools we have available to create innovative new solutions and show off their ingenuity

What you will bring

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in computer science, software engineering or similar program
• Knowledge of cloud‑based environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming methodologies and JavaScript
• Knowledge of Power BI or a similar reporting tool
• Experience consuming and working with data through APIs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and fast‑moving team environment
• High enthusiasm, self‑starter and urgency to get things done
• Experience working in Azure AI Foundry or AWS Bedrock experience considered a strong asset
• Experience working in the development of AI services using LLMs considered a strong asset
• Experience working with agentic development platforms like codex or VS Code with github copilot considered a strong asset
• Personal interest in data analytics and reporting, recent certifications in Power BI, SQL/NoSQL analytics, or data analytics especially on the Azure cloud platform are considered strong assets
• Knowledge of component‑based web design (Angular, AngularJS, React or similar) is considered an asset
• ServiceNow, Power Platform/Power Automate, Splunk, Tenable
• Microsoft Fabric/PowerBI - Dataflows, Data Warehouse, Reports, Dashboards, Applications
• Azure - Function Apps, Logic Apps, Web Apps
• Azure DevOps - Agile Boards, CI/CD Pipelines, Git Repos

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 [e-mail] we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.