Application Developer - Intern

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Date: Feb 6, 2026

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-1P5

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

 

Job ID: 9738 

Employment Type: New Role

Working Business Language: English 

Salary: The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $26.48/hr - $30.09/hr.

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (4 days per week in our Winnpeg office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB. 
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision, this job contributes to Wawanesa success by building, maintaining and supporting business systems and applications.

 

This is a student term position, with a start date of May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026. This role requires the successful candidate to be in the office 4 days/week, with 1 day/week able to work remotely. To be considered for the role, candidates must be located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test software.
  • Prepare technical specifications from requirements.
  • As part of a team, maintain the operation of business systems and applications.
  • Estimate and track progress of assigned work.
  • Create and update relevant documentation.
  • Follow established practices, processes, and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled and in their 3rd or final year of a post-secondary computer science related degree or diploma program.
  • Academic or practical experience performing an application development role is an asset.
  • Experience using AI is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Experience with: JIRA, Confluence, Source Code Management, and TeamCity.
  • Experience with: Unix, Windows, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Java.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Effective organizational and self-management skills.
  • Willingness to learn and understand processes and their implications across the organization.
  • Knowledge of the following is considered an asset:
    • Windows, Linux, relational databases (Redshift, Oracle), Structured Query Language (SQL),, Java, and Microsoft Office Products.
    • Scripting languages such as Python, BASH, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, or similar.
    • Version Control systems such as GitHub.
    • Continuous Integration (CI) processes and technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub, AWS CodePipeline.
    • Cloud computing concepts and infrastructure, specifically with AWS tools like Redshift, Athena, Aurora PostgreSQL or GLUE.


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. 
 

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
 

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Please note that the recruitment process this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.