AI Developer I – 4 Month Co-op/Internship (Summer 2026)

Posted:
1/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Quebec, Canada ⋅ Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.


Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

66,500 - 83,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

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 🚀

What you’ll do here: 

  • Design, test and develop back-end solutions for our artificial intelligence teams  

  • Stay current on new approaches or opportunities, and bring them to the solutions you design  

  • Help transforming complex data sets into meaningful conclusions and recommendation  

  • Work with a Agile team to develop major systems, using the latest Internet and application technologies  

  • Find technical solutions by brainstorming with other team members and building prototypes, if necessary  

  • Prepare technical documentation to deploy and support completed systems  

  • Develop and perform unit tests to validate code  

  • Provide advice and support other teams in production and skills transfer  

  • Provide estimates and status reports as needed  

  • Keep up to date on new technologies and introduce new and practical approaches 

 

What you bring to the table: 

  • You are currently pursuing a University Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field  

  • Available to work with us 35 hours per week for Summer 2026 (May 4 to August 21)     

  • Available to work from the office 2 days a week (and 3 from home)  

  • Must be returning to school in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 following your internship    

  • You have 1 or more terms of relevant internship experience   

  • Object-oriented programming skills   

  • Experience in Python and Java programming   

  • An interest in Java/Kotlin, Docker/Kubernetes, Hazelcast/Redis, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud and MongoDB/Oracle technologies   

  • Knowledge of development design patterns  

  • Knowledge and interest in Artificial Intelligence   

  • Understand the basics of an agile way of work   

  • A good understanding of the entire software development lifecycle   

  • Bilingualism is ESSENTIAL for all Montreal roles (French and English) * Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country  

 

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 24. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes. 

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.