Job Description
About This Role
This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.
Internship dates: September 2nd to December 1+th 2026
The successful candidate will also receive the $6,000 CILA Award, which promotes female-identified students in STEM programs to encourage diversity and develop future industry leaders.
In 2026, the CILA internship program will reward up to ten women enrolled in STEM programs at universities and colleges across Canada with a fully paid internship and executive mentoring. In addition, winners will receive a one-time $6,000 (after-tax) scholarship and the opportunity to secure full-time employment upon successful completion of their program. During the paid internship, each laureate will participate in cross-company learning activities and exciting project challenges to meet their academic requirements and develop their skills as the next generation of STEM talent. For more information, please visit CILAward.ca
Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Do you want to join a world-class company and industry leader, working on projects that you would be proud to contribute to? Come share your passion with us!
The role we are offering you:
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform software development tasks on small to medium sized projects.
Project work may span the entire software engineering discipline. Detailed activities may include requirements analysis, documentation, as well as designing, coding, debugging, and testing new and existing software in C# or other languages (such as PowerShell, SQL, Java)
Our ideal candidate has:
A base understanding of Object-Oriented programing;
Experience with C#, Java and/or SQL is advantageous.
Self motivated, able to work autonomously.
Enjoys working in small teams.
A strong work ethic, and is interested in learning new skills.
Preferred Education
Enrolled in a STEM program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, preferably in their 3rd or 4th year.
Additional Details
Location of the internship is in the CAE Halifax office.
Internship will be carried out in hybrid mode.
The following additional requirements also apply:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal. They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate. All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.
Please take note that if you are on a student, work or international student permit, the delays for the security background check take minimum 16 weeks.
CAE offers:
Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
Flexible schedules and work from home policy
Open concept workspace
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
Possibility of permanent employment/extension
STM access on campus
Free parking on site for cars and bikes
Running club and sports activities
Changing rooms and showers
Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall
For all interns hired, we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.
Position Type
Student (Fixed Term)
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, ****** orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at
[email protected]
This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.
Internship dates: September 2nd to December 1+th 2026
The successful candidate will also receive the $6,000 CILA Award, which promotes female-identified students in STEM programs to encourage diversity and develop future industry leaders.
In 2026, the CILA internship program will reward up to ten women enrolled in STEM programs at universities and colleges across Canada with a fully paid internship and executive mentoring. In addition, winners will receive a one-time $6,000 (after-tax) scholarship and the opportunity to secure full-time employment upon successful completion of their program. During the paid internship, each laureate will participate in cross-company learning activities and exciting project challenges to meet their academic requirements and develop their skills as the next generation of STEM talent. For more information, please visit CILAward.ca
Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Do you want to join a world-class company and industry leader, working on projects that you would be proud to contribute to? Come share your passion with us!
The role we are offering you:
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform software development tasks on small to medium sized projects.
Project work may span the entire software engineering discipline. Detailed activities may include requirements analysis, documentation, as well as designing, coding, debugging, and testing new and existing software in C# or other languages (such as PowerShell, SQL, Java)
Our ideal candidate has:
A base understanding of Object-Oriented programing;
Experience with C#, Java and/or SQL is advantageous.
Self motivated, able to work autonomously.
Enjoys working in small teams.
A strong work ethic, and is interested in learning new skills.
Preferred Education
Enrolled in a STEM program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, preferably in their 3rd or 4th year.
Additional Details
Location of the internship is in the CAE Halifax office.
Internship will be carried out in hybrid mode.
The following additional requirements also apply:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal. They must also provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate. All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.
Please take note that if you are on a student, work or international student permit, the delays for the security background check take minimum 16 weeks.
CAE offers:
Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
Flexible schedules and work from home policy
Open concept workspace
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
Possibility of permanent employment/extension
STM access on campus
Free parking on site for cars and bikes
Running club and sports activities
Changing rooms and showers
Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall
For all interns hired, we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.
Position Type
Student (Fixed Term)
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, ****** orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at
[email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The CILA-DS-+00 Junior Software Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Halifax offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
