University Co-Op Student

Job Title : University Co-Op Student 

Location : C09 - Richview TS - 65 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3 

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!

Work Term: 12-16 Months

The successful applicant will help plan, develop, implement, and support IT solutions at Acronym.

General Accountabilities:

• Configure and maintain complex enterprise application systems
• Provide front-line technical support
• Produce technical documentation
• Administer and maintain servers and databases
• Work with Unix and Linux operating systems
• Participate in large-scale enterprise IT projects
• Interface with other units as required.

Position will provide you with the following professional development:

• The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work directly under the supervision of the IT team, where they will be able to participate directly in projects. This will develop hands-on skills including the design and planning of enterprise applications and infrastructure
• The successful applicant will learn how to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, how to work as part of a functional and project team, including written and oral communication skills.
• The successful applicant will learn the practical use of various software tools to support the IT function such as MS Office (Visio, Excel, Word), various data base platforms, and various OSS/BSS tools to support the telecommunications business. 
• See first-hand how a commercial telecom service provider operates
• Gain experience in computer system administration
• Practice hands-on operations support of a large IT infrastructure
• Hone your skills in customer service
• Develop skills in technical documentation
• Participate in enterprise software implementation and integration projects

Selection Criteria:

• 3rd or 4th year Computer science, Computer Engineering, IT or related
• Understanding of RDBMS and SQL
• Hands-on experience with Unix and Linux operating systems
• Understanding of computer architecture
• Hands-on experience with MS-Access, UNIX, Windows Server, and scripting environments such as Python, BASH scripting and Perl
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Experience working in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems within IT 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

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.  

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.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

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.

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