University Co-op Student - Project Management Office (PMO) - 12-16 month - 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!

The PMO Co‑op Student will support the delivery of Network, Engineering, and IT projects by assisting project managers with planning, tracking, reporting, and coordination across cross‑functional teams.

Job Duties:
- Support project management activities for Network Engineering and IT initiatives
- Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, logs, and documentation using MS Project
- Track project schedules, risks, issues, action plans, and mitigation activities
- Assist with budget tracking, variance reporting, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project delivery
- Analyze project issues and contribute to recommended solutions with internal teams and vendors
- Participate in meetings, prepare meeting notes, and provide timely status updates
- Perform other PMO-related duties as assigned

This job will provide you with the following professional development:
- Hands-on experience in project and program management practices including scope, schedule and budget management
- Exposure to Network/Core infrastructure, connectivity, telecommunication systems, and deployment projects
- Development of communication, business writing and presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills
- Experience supporting small to mid-size projects within a structured delivery model
- Mentorship from experienced project managers and exposure to large size complex projects delivery
- Strengthen organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

Selection Criteria:
- 2nd or 3rd‑year student in a 4‑year IT, Business, Engineering, or related university co‑op program
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Visio and MS Project are assets)
- Basic understanding of business fundamentals, budgeting, and financial tracking
- Academic exposure to IT, analytics, mathematics, or network/connectivity technologies
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, cross‑functional environment 

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.