Junior Web Developer Co-Op (4-month contract)

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our over 400 lawyers are based in offices in Toronto Montréal Ottawa Calgary Vancouver and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

This Junior Web Developer position requires a good base of software and database development skills some knowledge of the Microsoft SharePoint environment and experience to assist in the build of the technical infrastructure components that support solutions. It also requires some experience in analytical problem solving and requirements gathering for the deployment of efficient technology solutions. This is a customer facing role and requires a resourceful individual that is confident under pressure and has demonstrated skills in crisis and expectation management.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The Summer 2026 Co-Op will run from May - August 2026.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for content updates of the Firms Intranet including:
  • Working with content providers to post new and replacement content as required (articles lawyer bios practice area profiles news items job postings graphics etc.) in agreed to turnaround times
  • Monitoring the site for incorrect or stale content and advising appropriate personnel of such
  • Ensuring content is formatted to Osler standards with attention to spelling grammar format/layout fonts borders spacing and sizing/placement of graphics charts etc. Assists staff in understanding these standards
  • Testing and updating all links within the Firms web pages
• Develops new sections of the corporate site
• Troubleshoots performance availability or access/security problems
• Makes suggestions regarding visual design of pages homepage and other content
• Writes test scripts and performs testing of significant Website updates

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience

Current student having completed at least one year of a university degree in Computer or Engineering Sciences. Some relevant working experience in development design and distributed/web-based system implementations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Some knowledge and development experience in SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Developer Patterns and Practices
• Azure M365 and SharePoint Developer Patterns and Practices
• Familiar with SQL RDBMS Concepts like with MS SQL Server
• SQL Core Web Parts C# PowerShell
• Familiar with Web Design Practices of: HTML CSS and JavaScript
• Familiar with programming language of TypeScript
• Familiar with front-end JavaScript library of React
• Client-Side Scripting: REST APIs jQuery JSON AJAX
• Understand Authentication and Identity models used by Microsoft such as OAuth and SSO
• Develop solutions that integrate with Enterprise Technologies
• Experience with delivery of websites involving team & project collaboration corporate communication and business process portals including financial reporting
• May have some experience writing design specifications and data models for Web and dynamic applications
• Strong teamwork and cross-group skills
• Organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks
• Troubleshooting skills to contend with technical difficulties and analytical skills to assist in the resolution of complicated application integration challenges

Compensation

The range of expected compensation for this position is $21 - $31 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge education skills and experience.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants for the position.

No Agencies or phone calls please

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Required Experience:

Junior IC