COOP/INTERN STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - Software Solutions and Database Management

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The position primarily consists of project-based work developing feature-rich applications using technologies such as MS Power Platform, MS Azure Services, ASP.net, C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Linux, and Virtualization. Through this position(s), you will become an integral part of our team by playing a key role alongside our team members in taking projects through the various stages of the software development life cycle. You may also contribute to an existing IT product management by doing preventative, adaptive or perfective maintenance on the product.

Work environment

At Environment and Climate Change Canada, our business is Protecting and conserving our natural heritage, predicting weather and environmental conditions, preventing, and managing pollution, promoting clean growth and a sustainable environment for present and future generations.

Intent of the process

Environment and Climate Change Canada is looking for students to join the Corporate Services and Finance Branch – Corporate & Enterprise Products & Services Division as an Applications Developer. This position will allow you to use your technical knowledge, effective communication and critical thinking skills and desire to learn to work on projects that have a real-life impact on our environment.

Positions to be filled: 9

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
The minimum standard is:
Students in their second year or above of study from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the student term positions to be staffed.

AND

Must be a full-time student registered in a post-secondary co-op or internship program that is on our list of validated post-secondary academic institutions and programs: this includes students with a visible or invisible disability, deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution, as well as people participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level.
The work term or internship must be an academic requirement, as determined by your academic institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience with software development and using programming languages (includes School projects).

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
• Experience with Development Technologies (C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Experience with frameworks like Angular2+, Vue.js and/or Node.js, .net, Spring, React
• Experience with version control (Git, Azure)
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Windows Server
• Experience with Cloud platforms
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with Networking Technologies

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Software Development Methodologies.
• Knowledge of various programing languages.

COMPETENCIES
• Ability to effectively analyze, evaluate and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Initiative
• Ability to work within a team.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The positions are available for a four to twelve-month work term(s) from May 2024 to May 2025 for students that have completed their 2nd or 3rd year of computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position(s) to be staffed.

If selected for an interview, students must supply proof of Canadian citizenship and non-Canadian students must provide proof of permanent residence. Students must also supply proof of address. Interviews will assess the Knowledge and Competencies qualifications stated above.

Students invited to the interview stage will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, i.e., their degree or unofficial transcript. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered further in the selection process.

Students to whom an offer is made, will be required to obtain a Reliability Status security clearance (process to acquire security clearance will be specified at that stage).

REMOTE WORK
Interviews will be conducted online. If selected, students will have the option to work remotely for part or all their term. Students that live in the National Capital Region or Greater Toronto Area are encouraged to work on the ECCC premises occasionally.

ECCC believes in offering employees flexibility and in creating a workplace that is productive, engaging, collaborative, and inclusive, all the while being supportive of employees’ wellbeing. As such, ECCC work locations are located across Canada.
As such, ECCC is using a hybrid work model (a combination of telework and onsite work).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.