Cloud Engineer - Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

Waterloo, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$23 / hour

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

You will build and automate cloud solutions using AWS, GCP, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to improve platform reliability and developer productivity. Additionally, you will develop AI-powered engineering tools to automate documentation, code analysis, and operational tasks.

Job details

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT Work term: Winter 2027 Work term length: 8 months From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here. What can you expect in this role? We are looking for a Cloud Engineer Co-op. Through this work, you will apply both technical and analytical skills while gaining hands-on experience with cloud platforms, DevOps automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and AI-powered engineering tools. You will gain significant exposure to AWS and Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD pipelines, cloud operations, observability, and emerging AI technologies, while helping improve developer productivity, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency. This is an ideal opportunity for third- and fourth-year students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. This position reports to the Technology Solutions - Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering team. What you’ll be doing * Build and automate cloud solutions using AWS, GCP, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to improve platform reliability, scalability, and developer productivity. * Develop AI-powered engineering tools and agents leveraging Gemini, Vertex AI, and enterprise-approved AI services to automate documentation, code analysis, testing, and operational tasks. * Improve developer experience through automation, including repository documentation generation, pull request summarization, self-service tooling, and platform workflows that reduce manual effort for engineering teams. * Assist with cloud operations and observability, analyzing logs, troubleshooting incidents, creating dashboards, and using AI-assisted insights to accelerate root cause analysis and improve service reliability. * Research, prototype, and measure AI use cases that drive measurable productivity gains across Cloud Engineering, such as automated testing, access reviews, cost optimization, and operational intelligence. What you bring * Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technology discipline. * Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform), including compute, storage, networking, and security concepts. * Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript, with the ability to develop scripts, APIs, or automation solutions. * Understanding of Generative AI concepts and tools, including exposure to Gemini, Vertex AI, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development technologies, with a passion for using AI to improve engineering productivity. * Familiarity with DevOps and automation practices, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred), and automated testing concepts. Did you know? * We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions. * We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year. * We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work. What can Definity offer you? * Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need. * Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. * Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors * Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism. * Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work [https://www.definityfinancial.com/sustainability/default.aspx]! This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution. We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands. Background checks This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references). #LI-Hybrid Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be third- or fourth-year students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. You should have foundational knowledge of cloud platforms and experience with at least one programming language like Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript.