Co-Op Student, IT Architect

Description

 

CO-OP STUDENT,
IT ARCHITECT

Reference #:  2026-106

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

 

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

 

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

 

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.  

 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

 

Position Title

Co-op Student, IT Architect

Department/Section

Corporate Services

Employment Status

4 Month Co-op

Work Term : September to December 2026

Targeted Salary Range

$21.00/hour

Work Mode

Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week)

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Location

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday, (37.5 hours/week)

Posting Open Date

Monday Ju ly 27 , 2026

Posting Close Date

Monday August 3, 2026

 

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Ornge is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Architect Co-op Student to join our IT Applications & Architecture team. In this hands-on role, you'll gain valuable experience supporting application portfolio management, quality assurance initiatives, application security processes, and enterprise architecture activities within a Microsoft-focused technology environment. Working alongside architects, developers, application owners, and business stakeholders, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that help improve the reliability, security, and governance of critical business applications.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills in application lifecycle management, software testing, security practices, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration while gaining exposure to    Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Power Platform, enterprise applications, application security tools, and enterprise architecture practices.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with enterprise architecture activities including application portfolio analysis, technology lifecycle management, architecture documentation, and governance processes.
•   Assist in maintaining application portfolio records and technology lifecycle information within the enterprise architecture repository.
• Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, application details, and support information.
• Support quality assurance activities by maintaining test cases, reviewing test assets, and tracking defects.
•   Assist with application security testing, secure development practices, vulnerability management activities, and the onboarding of development teams to security tools and processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, process guides, standard operating procedures, and project records.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting application governance and SDLC best practices.

 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program with a focus on Information and Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills .
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team .
• Interest or coursework in enterprise architecture, software development, quality assurance, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or business systems analysis is considered an asset.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations .
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills to identify solutions and overcome challenges effectively.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite .
   

Total Rewards:

• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Optional Premium Defined Pension Plan Available .
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] .
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.  
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. W e send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us .

Ornge. Lives uplifted.