Job Description

Student, IT Architecture Rotation

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.  We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.  As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. 

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What we do:

Fidelity offers you the chance to build a career, develop professionally and explore different career paths throughout the company. Students are placed into an area of interest and will be provided with a mentor to support them throughout their journey. We offer our students an extensive training program to help enhance skills in communication, public speaking, networking, business etiquette and emotional intelligence. Fidelity proudly supports various non-profit organizations and provides students with the opportunity to volunteer to make a difference in their community. You’ve worked hard to prepare yourself for a great career. No matter what your graduate degree is in, there is an opportunity for you at Fidelity.

How you’ll make an impact in Rotation 1:  FCC IT Architecture:

As a student in FCC IT Architecture, your focus will be to develop test automation for our website and web applications. You will be empowered to investigate new technologies and processes that will add value to our organization.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in architecture phases and support of product development or large initiatives.
• Assist architects with their deliverables and architecture blueprints.
• Develop POCs to demonstrate architecture concepts or establish architecture guardrails.
• Contribute to non-functional requirements and performance testing.
• Assist in the maintenance of the FCC Application Portfolio collaborating with other Fidelity entities.

What we’re looking for:

• You are working towards a university degree in Computer Science or Computer/Mechatronic/System Design/Software Engineering, ideally in your 3rd or 4th year of study .
• You have a keen interest and knowledge of Web, Systems, Mobile and Low-Code development platforms.
• You have a strong understanding of programming languages or frameworks including Java, Spring, JEE, Angular, React, HTML/CSS, SQL.
• You have a good understanding of concepts relating to OO, networking, cloud, protocols, and security.
• You have working knowledge of databases, data models, schemas, and views.
• You must be currently enrolled in a registered co-op program to be considered for this position.
• You must also be available on a full-time basis for the duration of the co-op term.

How you’ll make an impact in Rotation 2:  FIC IT Architecture:

As a student in FIC IT Architecture, your focus will be to develop test automation for our website and web applications. You will be empowered to investigate new technologies and processes that will add value to our organization.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop automated test scripts using Katalon Studios while learning about Fidelity’s business models and applications.
• Create and execute load and performance tests on newly developed applications and tools.
• Review technologies and best practices that may be beneficial to our organization.

What we’re looking for:

• You are working towards a university degree in Computer Science or Computer/Mechatronic/System Design Engineering, ideally in your 3rd or 4th year of study .
• You have a keen interest and knowledge of Web and Mobile development.
• You have a strong understanding of Internet programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, HTML/HTML5 technologies, CSS, CSS3 and jQuery libraries.
• You have previous knowledge of scripting languages such as Groovy, Python, Ruby, Perl and Linux/Unix shell would be an asset.
• You must be currently enrolled in a registered co-op program to be considered for this position.
• You must also be available on a full-time basis for the duration of the co-op term

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team