Co-Op Student - Application Developer

Req ID: 28677
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: January - April, 2027
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 10/21/2026

To be considered for this competition, applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post‑secondary co-op program and be eligible to complete a Work Term during the specified period. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Proof of enrolment in a related program must be uploaded when completing the application.

Job Summary

The NET Developer Co-op Student will assist with the development, maintenance, and support of web applications and software solutions using .NET technologies. Working alongside the development team, the student will gain hands-on experience with modern web development, cloud technologies, APIs, databases, and DevOps practices while contributing to application enhancements, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC / .NET Core.
• Support and maintain legacy .NET Framework MVC applications.
• Build and improve modern user interfaces using Lit Components and modern UI frameworks.
• Assist with developing REST APIs and database-driven applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with AWS services, including ECS and ECR.
• Use Azure DevOps for source control, CI/CD, and development workflows.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and application improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College program related to Computer Science, Software Development, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of C# and .NET / .NET Core.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET MVC and/or .NET Framework MVC.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), JavaScript (JQuery) and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (Angular, Vue, React) and Lit Components is an asset.
• Familiarity with AWS (ECS, ECR, S3, SES).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Git.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and relational databases.
• Strong willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 20.64 - 24.53
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Organization Unit: CPS/Net & Custom Apps
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/IT Division , Enterprise Business Solutions
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates

Candidates are expected to complete interviews independently to ensure an equitable assessment. The use of AI-generated responses, AI assistants, transcription tools, or third-party coaching technologies during interviews is prohibited, unless supported by an approved accommodation and may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.