Job Description

Temporary Full Time
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This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term: January-April. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University.
This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.
Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.
Canada Life is seeking technology students with strong achievements in their academic studies and practical practice. This role is hybrid and requires the successful candidate to work on-site at least 3 days per week in one of our head office locations: London, Toronto, or Winnipeg.
As an DevOps Engineer Specialist (Student Position) you are a key member of a highly respected, professional, DevOps team and will have an opportunity to work in one of the following possible areas:

• Cloud Infrastructure
• DevOps

What you will do

• Accountable for the monitoring, maintenance and support of systems, services and tools, as well as deploying net-new capabilities in accordance with DevOps principles.
• Will participate in squad activities through the development, maintenance and automation of efficient tools and processes.
• Ensures continuous, high velocity delivery and automated deployment using software provisioning, configuration management, source code management and/or team collaboration applications which enable the business to produce products faster through delivery supply chain automation thereby delivering customer value. This will include building new solutions, migrating existing capabilities to the new digital stack, automating current processes & interfaces and assisting in formalizing infrastructure standards.
• The incumbent will be expected to stay current with technical advancements and bring new thoughts and patterns to the organization.
• Requires broad technical knowledge and experience across a variety of IT areas, including infrastructure, development, operations, and quality assurance.

Our DevOps Engineer Specialist (Student Position) participate in a variety of team building activities, conferences, and professional development activities that help to strengthen skills and contribute to building strong relationships among our Technology staff.
What you will bring

• Working towards a University/College degree in Computer Science
• Strong achievements in academic studies
• Innovative problem-solver
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organized, delivering accurate work with an attention to detail, in a timely manner
• Team player who is also comfortable working independently

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The base salary for this position is between $40,300 - $67,000 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.
For our student opportunities, the base salary will be depedent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program.
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.
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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Requisition ID: 4562
Category: Students and New Graduates
Location:
Winnipeg, MB, CA Toronto, ON, CA London, ON, CA
Date: Oct 23, 2025
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