CAPCORP Financial

AI Software Development - Internal tools / Co-op Student

Ottawa

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Capcorp Financial is seeking a motivated and innovative AI Software Development Intern - Internal tools / Co-op Student to join our growing team.

CAPCORP is an industry leader in financial planning and employee benefits, providing trusted advice and tailored solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. Our team is dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex financial and benefits challenges through expertise, technology, and exceptional client service. This position offers students the opportunity to work alongside our team of professionals while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of software development using artificial intelligence.

We are particularly interested in students pursuing studies in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related disciplines. An additional background or interest in business, finance, or employee benefits would be considered an asset.

About the Role

Are you excited about the future of AI and interested in applying cutting-edge technology to solve real business challenges? Join our team and gain hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), intelligent automation, and software development in a growing financial services company.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact both our internal operations and client experience. Working alongside company leadership, you will help design, build, and improve AI-powered tools and automated solutions that drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and create value for our clients.

A key part of the role will involve working with advanced AI models, where you'll learn how to design, test, refine, and optimize prompts to create practical business applications and automate workflows. You'll gain real-world experience using emerging technologies while developing valuable skills in AI development, prompt engineering, and intelligent process automation.

You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of web applications, AI-driven systems, and innovative technology solutions, helping transform ideas into tools that deliver measurable business results.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working with cutting-edge AI technologies and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Exposure to the rapidly growing field of Agentic AI and intelligent automation
• Opportunities to build real-world applications used by employees and clients
• Direct collaboration with business leaders and decision-makers
• Experience across software development, AI systems, automation, and business innovation
• A chance to make meaningful contributions and see the impact of your work firsthand
• Valuable skills that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for future careers in AI, software development, consulting, fintech, or technology

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated student to work at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, and Financial Services, while helping shape how emerging technologies are adopted and used in a modern business environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, test, and optimize prompts for leading AI models and applications.
• Develop AI-powered tools and workflows that support business operations.
• Build and maintain web-based and automation applications using cutting edge LLM tools.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for automation and innovation.
• Research how AI can be used to advance business applications and make recommendations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the performance of AI solutions over time.
• Work directly with the people who use your tools – gathering feedback, iterating quickly, and continually ensuring the solutions you build match their needs
• Handle client and company data with care, meeting the security, privacy, and compliance standards of the financial services industry

Qualifications:

• 2nd year above – completed 2 years or more in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Equivalent experience demonstrated through personal projects, internships, or portfolio work will also be considered.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues and clients.
• A genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence and enthusiasm for applying technologies such as large language models, AI agents, and automation tools to solve real business problems.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities to improve and optimize business processes.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when testing, validating, and refining AI-generated outputs.
• An interest in learning new technologies and staying current with emerging trends in AI and software development.

Other desirable skills and abilities:

• Hands-on experience working with AI platforms, models, and APIs such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar technologies.
• Experience building web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 development, Teams applications, Power Automate, or related Microsoft technologies is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is highly desirable

Why choose CAPCORP?

• Opportunity to work on meaningful AI and software development projects with direct exposure to company leadership.
• In office working environment
• A focus on a healthy workplace - our Work “n” Well initiative adds fun while improving your mind, body and spirit
• Planned social outings end events throughout the year
• We believe in giving back to the community we live and work in through our annual Fill the Foyer Program
• Flexible hours and time off during the holiday season

Hourly wage commensurate with experience, technical skills, and year of study.

Please apply through Indeed/ LinkedIn with your resume and, if you have one, a link to your portfolio or GitHub.

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person