D2L Careers
Early Talent
Whether you are looking for a Co-op opportunity or your first job out of school, D2L is a great place to build your career growth! Contributing to a product with impact, you’ll be able to learn from industry professionals and learn new technology!
What Makes Co-op at D2L Different?
At D2L you’ll have the opportunity to translate the skills learned from school into real-world projects that impact millions of learners around the globe. Kickstart your career with opportunities in Kitchener, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver and across Canada.
Why Co-op at D2L?
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Mentorship
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Learn New Technology
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Opportunities to go Full-Time
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Social Committee
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Lego Mini-Figure Program
Receive Recognition Blocks
Check out New Graduate jobs at D2L
The first job of your career is an important decision, and at D2L we value the skills you bring and balance that with setting you up for success as you begin your journey.
Starting your career at D2L
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Structured Onboarding
Setting you up for success from day one.
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Focus on Career Development
We are intentional and forward thinking about your next step at D2L- with support from leaders and paths for internal movement, we support you to do the best work of your life at D2L!
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Employee Resource Groups
From webinars and lunch-and-learns to collaborative sessions, our resource groups provide a space for both allies and members to learn and grow together.
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Recognition
With both formal and informal ways to recognize your efforts, D2L makes a conscious effort to celebrate and acknowledge your accomplishments.
Learn More about Recognition at D2L
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When do you post your Co-op roles?
Winter term: September
Spring term: January
Fall term: May
How long are your co-ops?
Our co-op roles are 4 months long, with some positions offering the possibility of extending to 8 months.
Do I have to be on an official co-op term?
D2L does prefer that you are in an official co-op program, but as long as you are a full time student able to work 40 hours a week and enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution, please apply.
Do I have to be a student to apply for a co-op role?
Yes, you have to be a student to apply for our co-op roles, but if you are not a student be sure to check out our New Graduate roles here.
When do you post your New Graduate roles?
We recruit for new graduates all year long. Check our regular and early talent job boards, where we post roles specifically for new graduates.
Do I have to have 100% of the skills on the posting?
No! We are all about what you can culture add vs culture fit; we encourage you to apply to any role you are interested in.
When should I start looking for a New Graduate role?
We recommend applying a few months before your expected graduation date to allow enough time to complete the interview process. Please indicate on your application when your graduation month/year is.
How do I prepare for my interview?
Explore our company website and blogs and be prepared to tell us more about yourself. The team is excited to connect with you, so just be yourself. We also regularly provide instructions at each step to help you focus on your upcoming interview.
What is my salary as a co-op student?
Check the specific job posting for the role you’re interested in. We include salary ranges directly on each and every role.
Co-op Interview process
We know that Co-op interviewing can be a daunting process, so we have setup our interviews to be collaborative and a sneak peek into what it will be like to work at D2L. Most of our Co-op jobs only have 1 interview round that allows both you and the interviewer to know if you would be a great addition to the D2L team!
- Apply
- Interview for 30 – 60 minutes with a D2Ler
- Receive an offer
- Background check and Documents
- Onboarding
- Do amazing work
We begin posting roles in the first week of the semester, with positions remaining available on a case-by-case basis, potentially until the end of the recruiting term.
Note: Most of our co-op roles are filled within the first 1–2 months of each semester.
New Graduate Interview Process
The choice of where you start your career is an important milestone, and D2L wants to make sure that our interview processes give interviewers a chance to learn about you and your amazing skills, and for you to learn about what makes D2L awesome!
Each team’s interview process may vary slightly, but generally, this is what you can expect:
Technical (e.g., software developers)
- 30 minute Phone Interview with a member of the People and Culture team (culture add and work experience review)
- 30 minute Technical Screening Interview (code review and coding question, using whatever coding language you are most comfortable in)
- 2 hour Technical Interview
- 1 hour Hiring Manager Interview
- References and Background check
Non-Technical Roles (e.g., marketing, BDR, finance, proposals)
- Phone Interview with a member of the People and Culture team (culture add and work experience review)
- Hiring Manager/Peer/Senior Leader Interview
- Assessment: Scenario/Presentation/Take Home Assignment (dependent on role)
- Hiring Manager/Peer/Senior Leader Interview
- References and Background check
On-Site Amenities and Perks
Co-ops are expected to work fully in-person at one of our offices during the term. Our office spaces offer a variety of perks and amenities. Below is a highlight of our HQ office in Kitchener.
Make sure to check out our Early Talent TikTok’s for an exclusive look: