IT Intern – 16 Month Internship/Co-op (Summer 2026)

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible. Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the “real world” can be. 
Here, your career will take off 🚀 

Are you passionate about software development? Is your sweet spot at the forefront of digital innovation? Are you an advocate for great code and great design? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you. Based on your role, here's what you'll do here:  

Software Developer I (Commercial Lines) 

• Drive innovation on the internal dashboard by translating user and colleague needs into intuitive features, iterative improvements, and measurable user experience gains. 

• Build and maintain SOA-based applications using GitHub, Docker, and OpenShift, applying Agile/Scrum/Kanban practices to deliver reliable, scalable services. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, defects, and problem tickets end-to-end—diagnosing issues, coding fixes, testing, and debugging across a diverse system landscape. 

• Support production deployments and ongoing operations, ensuring performance and quality through analysis, optimization, and creative enhancements to services and UX. 

• Technical Skills required: Object Oriented Programming - C, C++, Python, Java, experience with any frontend technology (JavaScript, Angular, React) 

• Nice to Have: Experience with SQL Databases 

Production Support 

• Monitor and support production systems; assist with deployments and validate functionality. 

• Triage and resolve tickets/defects by investigating, debugging, testing, and documenting fixes. 

• Maintain clear, up-to-date incident records and create/update runbooks and maintenance docs. 

• Contribute to projects and process improvements; take ownership of rotation tasks and suggest enhancements. 

• Technical Skills Required: Java, SQL, APIs (REST or SOAP) 

• Nice to Have: Java 8+, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Angular 

What you bring to the table: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a field related to software development, computer science, or anything relevant; 

• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, from May 2026 – August 2027 

• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school in next Fall 2027 following your internship 

• Experience in a financial services company would be considered an asset. 

• Understand the software development lifecycle and be curious about continuous delivery pipelines and testing. 

• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. 

• Adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning. 

• Excellent communication skills with a passion for technology. 

• Self-reliant with a strong sense of responsibility. 

Your career starts here.  Apply today! 

We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!  

We’re accepting applications now through January 23, 2026.  All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.