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Software Engineer Co-op Student (4-months contract)

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$21–$30 / hour

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Contract, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The co-op student will assist in developing software applications and implementing AI/ML models and algorithms. They will also conduct data preprocessing, collaborate on proof-of-concepts, and maintain code documentation.

Job details

Career Opportunity Role Title Software Engineer Co-op Student (4-months contract) Purpose of role The Software Engineer Co-op in IT offers an opportunity to build a wide variety of enterprise applications within a team-based environment. As a co-op student, you will work closely with our experienced architects and engineers to develop, test, and implement application including machine learning models and algorithms. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. You’ll find opportunities to continuously learn, research technology, share knowledge within your team. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development software applications Develop and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms. Conduct data preprocessing and analysis to support model training. Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof-of-concepts. Producing clear and maintainable code Document code and maintain version control. Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions. Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/processes Participating in design/architectural discussions Key Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills in Python, .NET, Java or similar languages. Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and willingness to learn. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance. Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role. Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves. Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@foresters.com in advance of your appointment. Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills in languages like Python, .NET, or Java and familiarity with machine learning frameworks are required.