Front End Developer Student

Job Description

This position is based onsite in Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto for the Fall term, from September to December 2026, as a full-time student role offering hourly compensation between $18.50 and $28.50. The role is focused on advancing innovative design and development solutions.

Your Role in the Team

• Collect business requirements from the laboratory team to inform development.
• Confirm that UI/UX designs are technically achievable.
• Work alongside developers to create, maintain, and optimize efficient, reusable, and dependable codebases.
• Build user-centric features and reusable code components for future projects.
• Perform unit testing to guarantee compatibility across various devices and browsers.
• Proactively identify potential risks or issues related to solutions and communicate these to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Genuine enthusiasm for designing and building user interfaces and Single Page Applications.
• Basic understanding of software coding and development processes.
• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Node.js, React or Vue.js, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong communication capabilities to effectively collaborate with technology and operational teams.
• Keen desire to learn, meticulous attention to detail, and effective time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Adeptness in working cooperatively within an agile development environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity for personal growth with access to new career paths and tailored support programs.
• Unlimited access to extensive online learning resources available 24/7.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves and positively impact communities across Ontario.

Additional Information

The application deadline is July 15, 2026. Candidates enrolled in a registered co-op program should apply here and inform their co-op office accordingly. Applicants not in a co-op or from non-posted schools may apply directly via this posting. The role requires full onsite presence, and OLG is an equal opportunity employer offering employment accommodations in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources for accommodation needs during the hiring process.

Personal data collected is governed by relevant Ontario laws and OLG's privacy policies, and is used only to assess employment eligibility and support recruitment efforts. For inquiries, contact careers@olg.ca.