Student, Web Development (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Student, Web Development

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.  

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers:  Working Here - Bank of Canada

Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process. 

About your team
As a Student Web Developer, you'll be part of the dynamic Web Platforms and Publishing Services, team, an agile group of developers, infrastructure specialists and designers. Our team supports the Bank's web infrastructure, develops and maintains critical data pipelines and APIs, and delivers digital publishing solutions that help bring key information to Canadians. We value innovation, collaboration, and open communication, and play a significant role in maintaining and enhancing the Bank of Canada's web presence.

What You Will Do

As a member of the Web Platform Publishing Services team, you will play an important role in enhancing the usability of the Bank’s web applications and websites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating on the development of web-based products
• Writing clean code in PHP, Python and/or JavaScript
• Supporting both back-end and front-end development efforts
• Contributing to team meetings and sharing ideas to improve web development processes and user experiences

You'll have the chance to contribute to the evolution of the Bank's digital platforms and gain valuable hands-on experience.

What You Need to Succeed

We're seeking creative individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy overcoming challenges. Your experience in web development should include:

• Hands-on experience with PHP, particularly in developing and maintaining WordPress sites, themes and plugins.
• Proficiency in Python or JavaScript.
• Good understanding of front-end development technologies, including CSS, React and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with various web frameworks and libraries, such as Laravel or FastAPI.
• Solid understanding and experience with relational databases, such as MySQL & MS SQL.
• Experience with iterative web development and test-driven development.
• Experience with automated testing using PHPUnit, Behat, Selenium and Playwright.

Nice to Have

• Portfolio or Git repository showcasing your previous projects and code examples.
• Familiarity with AI tools and generative AI technologies, and the ability to apply them effectively in software development and problem-solving activities.
• Familiarity with Azure services.

Your Education

You must be currently enrolled in a co-op program in a college or university (undergraduate level) on a full or part-time basis, pursuing a degree in computer studies, engineering, web development, or a related field. Additionally, you must be returning to school in the next academic term.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
• There will be no relocation assistance provided
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.  

What you can expect from us  
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team.

• Salary $28.73 hourly (job grade Student C)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.