Environment and Climate Change Canada - Digital Services Branch
Kelowna (British Columbia), Burlington (Ontario), Downsview (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)
(May 2025 to Summer 2026, with the possibility of extension)
$17.36 to $30.99 per hour (Student salaries are based on the academic level a student has completed. Please see the Students Rates of Pay link for more details.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada
Student Rates of Pay
List of validated post-secondary academic institutions and programs
Closing date: 22 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: 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 positions to be staffed. 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.
✅ Preference will be given to Canadian citizens, and permanent residents. You must indicate on your application whether you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or are entitled to work in Canada by means of a work permit.
We encourage members of the following Employment Equity groups to apply: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women.
Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
‼️The ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE IN WRITING will be ASSESSED through your application.
We will be evaluating candidate applications at the pre-selection stage based on the following essential criterion: education, experience and the ability to effectively communicate in writing.
❗The answers must be in your own words. The use of any form of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT is prohibited.
Supported by the Public Service Commission, ECCC is piloting a different approach in advertising its COOP/internship student opportunities on Gc Jobs. Through this experimentation, valuable insights will be gathered that will inform the Public Service Commission’s efforts in modernizing GoC student recruitment programs and COOP specifically.
These positions primarily consist of project-based work developing feature-rich applications using technologies such as MS Power Platform, MS Azure Services, Service Now, ASP.net, C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML. 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.
As Canada’s largest employer of students, the Government of Canada (GoC) offers you the chance to gain hands-on experience while developing your skills in a meaningful, supportive environment. Through GoC student opportunities, you’ll find roles that align with your studies, passions, and career ambitions.
Earn while you learn with competitive salaries designed to support your educational and career goals. Don’t wait—apply today and see where a career with us can take you!
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.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is looking for students to join the Digital Services 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: 10
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
EDUCATION
- 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 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.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE
- Experience with software development using programming languages (includes school projects).
These experiences are not mandatory, however, if you have one or more, we strongly encourage you to showcase them in your application.
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 using version control systems like Git and platforms such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and GitLab for managing source code, collaborating on projects, and streamlining development workflows.
- Experience with Cloud platforms.
- Experience with relational databases and SQL.
Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) / English or French essential / English essential / French essential
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.
Reliability Status security clearance
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
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).
PROCESS
Interviews will be conducted virtually.
REMOTE WORK
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.
If selected, students will work in a hybrid work model (a combination of telework and onsite work) with three days per week on-site from one of these 5 offices: Kelowna, British Columbia (1238 Discovery Avenue); Downsview, Ontario (4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto); Burlington, Ontario (867 Lakeshore Road); Gatineau, Québec (351 St-Joseph Boulevard); or in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (11 Innovation Boulevard).
Should your application be selected, you will hear from us in February.
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.