Associate Technology Development Program

Job Description

About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca .

Associate, Technology Development Program – 3 temporary positions

Job Grade: T05 - Annual base salary $72,200.00

1x 9-month positions available & 2x 24-Month position available | Toronto, ON (On-site)

At WSIB, technology is more than systems and software. It helps us deliver meaningful outcomes for the people of Ontario. Every day, our work supports injured workers, their families, and employers across the province. As an Associate in our Technology Development Program, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working on real technology initiatives that make a tangible difference while accelerating your professional growth through mentorship, learning, networking, and rotational experiences.

About The Program

The Technology Development Program is an immersive program within WSIB’s Corporate Services and Technology divisions. Through a combination of hands‑on project work, mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities, you’ll build both technical expertise and business acumen while contributing to strategic technology initiatives.

For this recruitment cycle, we are hiring for 2 distinct streams:

• Cyber Security
• Software Development, additionally, we are seeking one participant with a strong interest and aptitude in Cloud DevOps and/or FinOps.

Cyber Security Stream

You’ll Help Protect Critical Systems And Information By

• Supporting the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and practices
• Participating in security assessments and vulnerability testing activities
• Assisting with the investigation and resolution of security incidents
• Helping promote cybersecurity awareness through presentations and educational initiatives

Software Development Stream

You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of technology solutions by:

• Designing, developing, testing, and supporting software applications
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to build high‑quality digital solutions
• Participating in code reviews and continuous improvement activities
• Contributing to modern development practices and technology innovation

Cross‑Program Learning & Innovation

• Research emerging technologies and industry trends
• Explore opportunities to improve customer experiences and business processes through technology
• Support technology implementation initiatives and proof‑of‑concept activities
• Develop recommendations and insights on future technology opportunities
• Create presentations, reports, and technology whitepapers
• Present ideas and findings to leaders and stakeholders
• Gain exposure to strategic decision‑making and enterprise technology planning

What We’re Looking For

Education required: Undergraduate or Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline

Experience required: Approximately eight (8) months of combined experience through co‑op terms, internships, research, academic projects, or paid employment in one or more of the following areas: Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Design

Preferred Technical Skills

For Cyber Security Candidates

Experience, Coursework, Projects, Or Certifications Related To

• Security testing and vulnerability management
• Network or web application security
• Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Security certifications such as Security+, CCNA Security, GIAC, CISSP, or similar

For Software Development Candidates

Experience, Coursework, Or Projects Involving

• React or React Native
• Node.js
• Python
• Web application development
• Database technologies
• Cloud platforms and hosting services
• Azure development tools and services

For Cloud DevOps / FinOps Interest

Exposure To

• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Infrastructure automation
• Cloud cost optimization and governance
• DevOps practices and tools