University Co-op Student - Telecom Operations Support - 12 Months - Winter 2027 - Rexdale

Job Title : University Co-Op Student 

Location : C09 - Richview TS - 65 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 

Hiring salary range: $2,136.59 - $3,301.53 / bi-weekly

Company : Acronym Solutions

Acronym Solutions is a full-service information and communications technology company that provides a range of scalable and secure solutions. With more than 20 years’ experience managing the communications system that enables Ontario’s electrical grid, Acronym is uniquely positioned to understand the mission-critical needs of any business. We deliver innovative and reliable services that respond to the changing demands of businesses and support rapid growth and digital transformation.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Acronym Solutions!

Overview :

Implementation of Telecom Services - Our team has built one of the largest private IP/MPLS based network in Ontario and are providing telecom services to large corporations, utilities, and provincial and municipal government entities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, bright individual to assist with the deployment and maintenance of these telecom services. 

Your job duties may include:

• Project management, device configurations, database update support 
• Project management and Telecom Network Design 
• Support the 2nd Level Support and Provisioning teams through consultation with external vendors to finalize technical deployment details for the access layer network 
• Configure various monitoring parameters in the databases and reporting for Cisco and Juniper routers as well as Ciena Optical Networks to track utilization, availability, packet loss, latency. 
• Review vendor proposals to ensure all client specifications have been met. 
• Document exceptions and vendor deliverables into the various applications and tools. 
• Create deployment topology diagrams for internal and external consumption. 
• Take part in technical review sessions with the client as required. 
• Maintain and update the operations config database, complete audits on the network inventory as required 
• Generate regular status reports and other reports as required 
• Creation of how to guides, device operating procedures and documenting 2nd Level Support and Provisioning processes as required 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job requirements :

• 2nd or 3rd year Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science students 
• General understanding of networking and telecom systems and services, such as routers and switches  
• Solid understanding of the OSI communications model 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines 
• Self-starter with exceptional communication skills 
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and MS Visio 

Acronym Solutions requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate.

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).  Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026. 

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: October 12, 2026

In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Acronym Solutions; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations

Thank you for considering a career with Acronym Solutions, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email View email address on jobs.hydroone.com. Acronym Solutions will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Compensation

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Acronym Solutions provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

AI

Acronym Solutions uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Consent and Privacy Notice

Acronym Solutions uses Knockri Inc. to administer behavioural assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Acronym Solutions and Knockri will collect and use your name, email address, job identifier, recorded audio or video responses, transcripts, and assessment results. If you contact candidate support, information you provide during that interaction may also be collected.

This information will be used to:

• Administer and support your assessment;
• Record, transcribe, and analyze your responses using artificial intelligence;
• Generate assessment scores and insights;
• Transfer assessment results to Acronym Solutions’s recruitment system; and operate, secure, and maintain the assessment platform.
• AI-generated scores and insights will support Acronym Solutions’s recruitment process but will not independently determine the outcome. Authorized Acronym Solutions personnel will evaluate candidates and make final hiring decisions.
• Your information may be accessed by authorized Acronym Solutions and Knockri personnel and approved service providers where necessary to provide recruitment, assessment, technical, integration, or candidate-support services. It will not be used to train or improve general AI models.
• Assessment information is primarily stored in Canada. Your name, email address, job identifier, and assessment results may be temporarily processed in the European Union to transfer information between Knockri and Acronym Solutions’s recruitment system. Information processed outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
• Acronym Solutions will retain assessment results according to its records retention schedule. Knockri will retain recordings and transcripts for the term of its agreement with Acronym Solutions, unless Acronym Solutions requests earlier deletion.

By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this notice.”