University Co-op Student - Network Engineering (Telecom) - Engineering - 12 months -Fall 2026

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!

Requirements: 
• Foundational understanding of telecommunication principles as it relates to optical networking, ethernet switching and/or routing technologies.
• Knowledge in design, implementation, commissioning and/or performance analysis of telecommunication networks and technologies.
• Experience working in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems within telecommunication systems.
• Experience producing various technical and performance reports/documents, with various software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio.
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer commitment
• Demonstration of time-management skills.
• Team and individual problem solving and strong analytical skills
• Can work independently or in small team environment

Discipline: Engineering 
Academic Level: 3rd or 4th year Computer or Electrical Engineering Student.
Availability: 12 Months 

Acronym 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. Only applications submitted via Acronym's career page will be accepted.

As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.

We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.

Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.

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.

At Acronym we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

Thank you for considering a career with Acronym, 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 careers@hydroone.com. Acronym 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.

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

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: May 25, 2026

**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. 

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

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. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). 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.

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.

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.