Why you’ll love working here:
high-performance, people-focused culture
our commitment that equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth
optional membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
virtual fitness, yoga and meditation classes, nutritional consultations and wellness seminars
flexible hybrid work model that embraces remote work
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Application requirements: Resume, transcript
Job Summary
HOOPP’s IT Enterprise Architecture, Network, Cloud and Data Platform Group delivers secure, reliable and governed cloud platform capabilities for business-critical teams. We foster a collaborative, practical and innovation-driven culture focused on creative problem-solving, continuous improvement and customer value.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Cloud Platform, the Cloud Platform Co-op Student will support AI-powered development and AWS platform improvement. Working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners, you will help build automation, improve developer and operational experiences, and contribute to secure, scalable and well-governed AWS platform solutions.
What you will do:
Develop and test secure AWS platform improvements under the guidance of senior engineers.
Build AI-powered prototypes, scripts and workflow automations that reduce repetitive operational work and improve developer experience.
Use approved AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, documentation and troubleshooting with appropriate security, privacy and human review.
Contribute to Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD using Terraform, Git, ArgoCD and AWS-native automation services.
Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, documentation, runbooks, and AI-assisted operational insights.
Collaborate with Cloud Platform, Application Delivery, Architecture, Information Security, Network and Governance teams to share ideas, solve problems and deliver practical outcomes.
Participate in team discussions, demos and knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute constructively to a supportive engineering culture.
Research emerging cloud-native and AI technologies, develop proof-of-concepts, and present concise findings and recommendations.
Follow cloud security, access management, change management, data handling and cost-management practices.
What you will bring:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of cloud computing with interest in AWS, AI and platform engineering.
Basic programming or scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, TypeScript or a similar language.
Familiarity with Git, APIs, automation, testing or software development fundamentals through coursework, projects or prior experience.
Interest in generative AI, AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, or retrieval-based solutions.
Strong teamwork, communication and collaboration skills, with curiosity, creativity and a willingness to listen, share feedback, challenge assumptions and learn.
Innovative mindset with the ability to connect ideas, explore new approaches and turn prototypes into practical platform improvements.
Ability to organize work, adapt to changing priorities and deliver assigned outcomes within the four-month term.
Exposure to Terraform, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, monitoring tools, cloud security or AWS certifications is an asset.
The expected hourly rate range for this role is $21.00 to $31.00
The actual hourly rate offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.
This job posting is for a newly created role.
