Enterprise Architecture (Student Position)

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Temporary Full Time

We are seeking a student to join Canada Life’s Architecture Team as an Intern.

About Canada Life’s Enterprise Architecture Team

Canada Life’s Enterprise Architecture team works collaboratively with our business and IT partners developing technology strategies and roadmaps enabling the successful delivery of strategic business and IT goals.

Our team of experts work collaboratively across Canada Life, maintaining the Canada technology strategy and roadmap, developing, and managing target state architectures, and ensuring solution designs align with architectural directions and guardrails. Come join an organization committed to delivering innovative solutions.

Description

An internship with the Enterprise Architecture team at Canada Life is a unique opportunity to learn how technology strategy is developed and brought to life inside a large global organization. This means you will build essential skills for championing innovative ideas and disruptive technologies that have a game changing impact on business initiatives. You will also get a chance to experience our inclusive culture and make meaningful contributions by working independently or by teaming with our brightest experts. Join us to immerse yourself in modern technologies which enable our digital vision and develop yourself into a well-rounded technologist by gaining exposure to challenging assignments which foster career growth.

What You Will Do

• You will get an amazing opportunity to build your professional network by working closely with senior leaders in our Canadian Technology organization and assisting them with creating strategies and roadmaps aligned to the organization’s strategic direction
• You will also play an active role in supporting Enterprise Architecture operating model which includes assisting with formal governance processes like facilitating Architecture Council meetings and maintaining Architecture artifacts that benefit key stakeholders e.g. Software Engineering teams
• You will conduct research on emerging technologies to build innovative prototypes and partner with colleagues to find opportunities for advancing our systems
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled in a STEM degree program with co-op terms e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Design Engineering, Management Engineering
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and familiarity with other applications in the MS Office suite
• Knowledge of Programming languages such as: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript
• Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and Linux) and Databases (Relational and NoSQL)
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing technologies e.g. AWS, MS Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with APIs, Microservices Architecture and Stream Processing platform (e.g. Kafka)
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methods
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Team player with strong collaborative approach and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Willingness to learn and be challenged each day
  
  

The base salary for this position is between $41,400 - $65,300 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 dependent 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.