Winter Intern 2027 - Data Engineering

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Windows Platform Intern for the winter term (January–April 2027). You will support enterprise applications on Windows servers and gain hands-on experience maintaining business-critical software.

The role is a full-time internship in a hybrid work environment, with 37.5 hours per week and an emphasis on reliability, performance, and operational readiness of applications used across the business.

Qualifications

• Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, judgment & decision-making skills
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines
• Technical Curiosity: A genuine interest in technology and a strong desire to learn about enterprise applications and the Windows server environment.
• Foundational Knowledge: A basic grasp of IT concepts such as software updates, data backup, and system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Application Support: Assist in managing our critical enterprise applications on Windows platforms, helping to ensure they remain stable, responsive, and up-to-date.
• Upgrade Coordination: Support the team in planning and executing application upgrades, gaining hands-on experience in coordinating seamless transitions with minimal disruption.
• Software Deployment: Participate in the deployment of application updates and patches, learning the end-to-end process for maintaining our software lifecycle.
• Proactive Monitoring: Learn to conduct daily health checks on our application ecosystem, helping to monitor performance and ensure consistent availability.
• Performance Tuning: Help identify and troubleshoot application performance issues alongside senior team members to improve availability and user experience.
• Automation & Innovation: Explore opportunities to improve efficiency by identifying manual tasks that could be streamlined with AI-powered automation.
• Security Collaboration: Gain exposure to enterprise security by assisting with tasks that ensure our applications align with internal security standards.
• Technical Documentation: Contribute to our knowledge base by helping to document application configurations, changes, and support procedures.
• Review business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, including leveraging AI

Skills

Technical curiosity

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Scripting (PowerShell)

Python

Virtual machines knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately$310billionin assetsas of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive yearand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!Our Values: Be better;we strive for improvement in everything we do.Be accountable;we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly.Be a team;we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Position Details:

We are currently hiring an intern looking for a winter term position, January to April 2027 in our Toronto office.Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and plan to return to school after completing the internship to be eligible to apply.

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for the entire duration of the program.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Windows Platform Intern located in our Toronto office to support and maintain enterprise applications running on Windows-based servers. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of business-critical applications, rather than administering the underlying server infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Support:Assist in managing our critical enterprise applications on Windows platforms, helping to ensure they remain stable, responsive, and up-to-date.
• Upgrade Coordination:Support the team in planning and executing application upgrades, gaining hands-on experience in coordinating seamless transitions with minimal disruption.
• Software Deployment:Participate in the deployment of application updates and patches, learning the end-to-end process for maintaining our software lifecycle.
• Proactive Monitoring:Learn to conduct daily health checks on our application ecosystem, helping to monitor performance and ensure consistent availability.
• Performance Tuning:Help identify and troubleshoot application performance issues alongside senior team members to improve availability and user experience.
• Automation & Innovation:Explore opportunities to improve efficiency by identifying manual tasks that could be streamlined with AI-powered automation.
• Security Collaboration:Gain exposure to enterprise security by assisting with tasks that ensure our applications align with internal security standards.
• Technical Documentation:Contribute to our knowledge base by helping to document application configurations, changes, and support procedures.
• Review business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, including leveraging AI

Requirements:

• Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, judgment & decision-making skills
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines
• Technical Curiosity: A genuine interest in technology and a strong desire to learn about enterprise applications and the Windows server environment.
• Foundational Knowledge: A basic grasp of IT concepts such as software updates, data backup, and system maintenance.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python from class projects.
• Familiarity with virtual machines (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure).
• Any previous customer service or technical support experience.

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $49,000 - $51,000, which is determined based on year of study, IGM program, geographic location and candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for paid time off.

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling.These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

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