Remote Frontend Developer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You'll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

Your role

As a member of the Mobile and Front End Chapter, you will have opportunities to learn from experienced developers. You will work as part of a cross functional agile project team for client facing web applications. You will be part of a team that values communication, collaboration, transparency, and integrity.

What you will do

As a Student, Front End Developer,you will bejoining one of our agile teams where you will:

• Work on new features or improvements to existing web pages (mostly React Single Page Applications)
• Build unit tests to validate your work
• Collaborate with scrum masters, back end developers, business system analysts, user experience and testing specialists to deliver high quality solutions.
• Be involved in scrum ceremonies to plan, estimate, design, develop and test features
• Gain hands-on experience with React.js, JavaScript/ES6, HTML, CSS/SCSS, Webpack, XML/JSON and Bootstrap
• Learn and apply Web accessibility guidelines and work with web accessibility tools and assistive technologiesYour background and skills

Even if you don't have all competencies and experiences below, we would like to hear from you! We recognize that skills can be transferrable and encourage employee growth within your role. We foster collaboration and diversity in our team.

• Enrolled in a university Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent degree program with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Good analytical skills; able to assess alternatives, risks and benefits; attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Self motivated with a client-focus and desire to share creative ideas
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Typescript is a bonus)

Nice to have:

• Experience with Design Systems (Storybook.js etc)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum framework and Version Control (Git, Bitbucket)
• Exposure to or interest in AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, or a willingness to learn and experiment with emerging technologies

What's in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian's achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student, you'll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team's goals.
• You'll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.
• We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

18/06/2026