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Internal AI Developer - Spring 2026 Co-op
CompanyD2L
LocationKitchener
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves designing, building, testing, and maintaining custom AI solutions for internal service teams. Additionally, the student will partner with service leaders to translate workflow pain points into AI-enabled solutions.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$850 - CA$1,350
Company Size
1257
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
D2L is transforming the way the world learns – helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. D2L’s products, partners and vast ecosystem supports millions of people learning online and in person. Our growing global workforce is driven to make learning products that will transform our world by making technology more human. To learn more, visit www.D2L.com.
The D2L family of companies includes D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte. Ltd., and D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift. </p>
<p>New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.</p>
<p>D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.</p>
<p>D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.</p>
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<p>Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We're looking for a co-op student to accelerate how our teams use AI in real, practical ways. This role is hands-on and execution focused. You’ll work directly with Implementation & Training Services (ITS) and Learning Services (LS) to design, build, and maintain AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, consistency, and scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Your work will focus on three areas:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ol>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Creating and refining custom GPTs for internal service teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Supporting automation tool development using AI</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Researching and evaluating emerging AI tools that can be applied to Professional Services workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ol>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is not a theoretical or research-only role. You’ll be expected to ship working solutions and iterate based on real team feedback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design, build, test, and maintain custom GPTs tailored to ITS and LS use cases (e.g., delivery support, documentation, design assistance, enablement)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with service leaders and practitioners to translate workflow pain points into AI-enabled solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the creation of AI-driven automation tools (prompt pipelines, lightweight apps, internal utilities)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Document AI tools, prompts, and usage guidelines to support adoption and scalability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Research new AI tools, platforms, and capabilities relevant to Professional Services (LLMs, Agents, automation, productivity tools)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Assess tools for value, risk, scalability, and alignment with internal governance standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to internal best practices for responsible and effective AI use</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Skills & Capabilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong interest in applied AI and automation (especially generative AI)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience with tools such as ChatGPT, custom GPTs, or similar LLM platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to design effective prompts and iterate based on outputs and feedback</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript, low-code/no-code tools)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Clear written communication skills for documentation and enablement materials</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to balance multiple tasks and manage a backlog of work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nice-to-Have Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with APIs, workflows, or automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Power Automate)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to instructional design, consulting, or professional services environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with data privacy, security, or responsible AI concepts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience evaluating or piloting emerging technology tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Currently enrolled in a co-op or internship program in one of the following (or related) fields:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Computer Science</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Data Science</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Information Systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Human-Computer Interaction</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Digital Media / Technology Programs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Gain</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Real-world experience applying AI in a professional services environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Direct exposure to how AI is operationalized at scale inside a global organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Opportunities to ship tools that are used by consultants and delivery teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentorship from leaders focused on AI adoption, learning design, and services innovation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p>
<p>The expected weekly salary range for a student hire in this role is listed below. The base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and school specific salary surveys. </p>
<p></p></div><div class="title">Weekly Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$850</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$1,350 CAD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Don’t meet every single requirement?</strong> We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!</p>
<p><strong>Why we're awesome:</strong></p>
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<p> </p>
<p>At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through <a href="https://www.d2l.com/careers/blog/" target="_blank">#LifeAtD2L</a>:</p>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Impactful work transforming the way the world learns</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Flexible work arrangements</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Learning and Growth opportunities</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Retirement planning</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">2 Paid Volunteer Days</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Competitive Benefits Package</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Home Internet Reimbursements</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Employee Referral Program</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Wellness Reimbursement</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Employee Recognition</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Social Events</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.</li>
</ul></div>
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