Student Intern, IT Application Associate

Celestica Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Celestica development programs

Two paid volunteer days per year

Intern activities and networking

Internal recognition programs

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Toronto invites a Student Intern, IT Application Associate for a 16-month internship starting May 2027. The role involves assisting in design, development and support of applications across on-premise and cloud platforms, gathering requirements, and testing releases with a global team.

The position offers hands-on experience, development programs, and networking within a large Canadian tech company. You’ll work with diverse teams and gain practical IT application exposure.

Qualifications

• Some development exposure with the listed tools is a bonus.
• Currently enrolled in a Co-op/Internship program (3rd year of a 4-year CS/CE).
• Interest in software development lifecycle concepts and testing.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in design/development/support of new and existing applications (on premise and cloud).
• Assist in gathering requirements for new apps, review docs with SMEs, write specs.
• Perform routine management/support/reporting tasks related to applications.
• Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot application problems.
• Research problems independently and propose practical solutions.
• Test new releases for production environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

University Co-op/Internship program (3rd year of 4-year CS/CE)

Tools

Powershell

Webservices

API

Network basics

Job description

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Student Intern, IT Application Associate

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

16 Month Internship

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage.These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands-on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies

Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship

Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree

Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects

Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program - two paid days off to volunteer per year

Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking

Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company

Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things

Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology

Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer

Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship

Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.

Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this opportunity

Some degree of development experience with any of the following would be considered a bonus: Powershell, Webservices, API, Network Basics.

Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desire to make a difference

Activities:

Involvement in the design/development/support of new and existing applications (both on premise and cloud platforms)

Assisting in the gathering of requirements for new applications- includes collecting and analyzing existing documentation, reviewing with Subject Matter Experts & writing specification documents

Perform routine management/support/reporting tasks as they relate to applications (both out of the box and custom development) under our control

Working with other team(s) in system troubleshooting of the application problems

Ability to “figure out” and research problems independently, and come up with viable solution(s) that work within our landscape.

Testing of new releases of the application for production environment.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc).
• Basic manufacturing system knowledge.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non-negotiable as per company policy.

Hourly Wage: $23-30 CAD/hr

Area: IT Global Digital Factory

Start Date: May 2027

Location: 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Currently enrolled in a University Co-op/Internship program completing 3rd year of a 4 year program in an Computer Engineering or Computer Science program.

***As this position involves work that is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.