Associate Front-End Developer Student Position (Fall 2026)

About Sun Life

Sun Life is dedicated to its mission of helping clients secure lifetime financial stability and lead healthier lives. Guided by values of caring, authenticity, boldness, inspiration, and impact, Sun Life fosters a purpose-driven environment for its employees.

Role Overview

The Associate Software Front-End Developer position is an entry-level role focused on a variety of projects involving research, design, and development. This role emphasizes creating prototypes and supporting innovative front-end design practices to produce industry-leading UI solutions efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced team members to build, deliver, and maintain applications of high quality.
• Write efficient, well-documented, and high-standard code.
• Perform coding, testing, debugging, and implement solutions as needed.
• Manage or coordinate small to medium prototypes throughout all development phases including ideation, requirements gathering, construction, and presentation.
• Gain insight into both business and technical project needs.
• Identify personal knowledge gaps and proactively seek assistance from senior colleagues to meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Ensure developed solutions fulfill both business objectives and technical criteria such as performance, maintainability, and stability.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be available to attend in-person team events at the One York office approximately 2 to 3 times each term.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Results-oriented mindset focused on meeting project requirements effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to breakdown concepts and transform ideas into functioning prototypes.
• Team player capable of collaborating closely with technical and non-technical team members, especially within Agile frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for diverse audiences.

Technical Qualifications

• Pursuing a university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or beyond.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile methodologies, hack-a-thons, and interest in innovation and artificial intelligence are advantageous.
• Experience with web application technologies such as JavaScript (ES6), React.js, HTML, CSS, Webpack, XML, and JSON.
• Good understanding of web application frameworks including Bootstrap and client-server technologies.

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful projects while enhancing personal and professional skills.
• Participation in a vibrant student culture tailored for growth beyond the immediate role.
• Access to professional development workshops, student awards, social events, and other enriching activities.
• Recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Best Workplaces in 2025.
• Pathways to transition from the student position to permanent roles upon graduation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Sun Life embraces diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities upon request.

Work Environment

This role requires onsite presence with flexibility to work from office and virtually as business needs dictate.

Additional Information

The company uses artificial intelligence tools to support hiring processes such as candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.