Junior software developer Jobs in East York, ON

Program: IT

Status: Full-time Contract - Canada Summer Job (8 Weeks)

Hours: 36.25 hours/ week

Salary: $20 per hour

Date Posted: April 28, 2026

Closing Date: May 12, 2026

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

Surrey place is seeking a summer student with an interest in business systems and collaboration tools to join our team as a Software Developer. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside a team of developers to help configure, maintain, and improve our SharePoint Intranet solutions. This is a hands-on learning opportunity where your classroom knowledge of information systems, web technologies, or software development will be applied to real business needs. Prior industry experience is an asset but not required.

Main Responsibilities

The duties of the Software Developer are but not limited to:

• Planning and re-configuring SharePoint Intranet solutions based on user requirements.
• Adjusting SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and workflows to create an efficient Intranet.
• Integrating SharePoint with other Surrey Place business applications.
• Providing technical support for SharePoint users.
• Monitoring SharePoint performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Analyze and resolve information technology problems.
• Review usage and activity reports and make adjustments to ensure optimized user experiences.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• A diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems, Software Development, Web Development, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this position is contingent upon meeting the following requirements:

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.