University Co-Op Student - Telecom Operations Support - 8-12 Months - Winter 2027 - Toronto

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Acronym Solutions in Toronto is seeking a University Co-Op Student to assist with OSS updates and analysis of engineering design documents while supporting reporting tasks.

This role provides exposure to power system telecom services and opportunity to learn from senior staff, with mentorship on documentation, reporting, and training materials during the work term.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in post-secondary studies and return to full-time studies upon completion of the work term.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with operations support systems (OSS) updates.
• Conduct research and analysis of engineering design documents and systems of record.
• Generate regular status reports and other reports as required.
• Prepare training documentation.

Education

Post-secondary studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: University Co-Op Student

Location: TCT - Hydro One Head Office - Trinity Square, 483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5

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!

You will be a member of the above group, which is responsible for:

Our team is responsible for managing power system telecom services (PSTS) data for Hydro One Networks and Acronym Solutions. We capture telecommunication engineering designs in various operations support systems (OSS) to support operating and planning functions across the organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic, bright individual to assist us.

Your Job Duties May Include

• Assist senior staff with operations support systems (OSS) updates
• Conduct research and analysis of engineering design documents and systems of record
• Generate regular status reports and other reports as required
• Prepare training documentation

This job will provide you with the following professional development

• Power system telecom services knowledge
• Basic transmission system protection and control knowledge
• Experience with operations support systems (OSS)
• Experience with Engineering design documents

Selection Criteria

• Discipline: Telecom or power system engineering, Telecommunication Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Computer Science
• Basic understanding of protection and control principles
• Basic understanding of networking and telecom systems and services
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

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

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.

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.

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

• 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.