Co-op Student

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity:
At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We're a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

We are looking for a Co-op - Technology Specialist, Service Desk to join the End User Services team We're looking for a motivated student who wants to contribute their skills to our team, who is passionate about customer service excellence while focused on technical support, remains diligent to the process, and above all – does the right thing. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of 1st level IT end-user support of incidents, requests and problems supporting Equitable's production, pre-production, and disaster recovery environments.

Join one of the region's top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements:
This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

Important Application Instructions:
This role is open only to students currently enrolled in a formal co-op program through their post-secondary institution.

To confirm your eligibility, please upload proof of co-op enrollment (e.g., a letter from your school or a screenshot from your student portal, Work Term Record/Transcript etc.).

You will have the option to upload this document during the Candidate Information section at the bottom of the application form. Applications without proof of co-op eligibility may not be considered.

What you'll be doing:

• Deployment and recovery of computers and other peripherals
• Handle onboarding and offboarding requests for our end user base while maintaining inventory and financial tracking of equipment
• Provide on-site 1st level Incident and Request management support to IT end-users employees, with a particular emphasis and focus on first call and level resolution
• Accountable and responsible for the monitoring and alerting to key service impacting situations; includes appropriate IT and business escalation management
• Accountable to Service and Operational Level agreements between the business and IT
• Continuous improvement, automation and innovation in the management and delivery of Service Desk process and operations, inclusive of building and documenting improvements
• Make decisions independently using logical assumptions and information
• Develop highly effective relationships with customers, peers, and operational staff characterized by mutual trust and respect
• Perform other duties as required
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team, helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.

What you'll bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Degree or diploma in a Computer Sciences program and/or related industry experience
• Experience with Office 365
• Experience working with ticketing systems, such as ServiceNow, an asset
• Knowledge of ITIL IT service management processes, an ideally specific experience working within Incident, Problem, Change, SLM, and Service Desk competencies
• Experience with call logging and metrics gathering processes and technologies
• Working knowledge of industry standard helpdesk call tracking systems such as Remedy, Heat, Peregrine, Altiris, or other ITIL-certified application
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop platforms including Windows 11
• Working knowledge of desktop and/or laptop hardware technologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft networking technologies
• Passion for all things tech

What's in it for you:

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities, plus our Co-op Student Buddy Program, "EQ Crew"
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a "dress for your day" approach

At Equitable, we're committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at We're happy to help.

Your base pay will follow your school's recommended co-op earnings guidelines, ensuring fair and consistent compensation for your placement.

If you're selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what's included.

Reports To:
Head of Technology, IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Service Management

Department:
IT Infrastructure

Work Term:
May August 2026

This position is open because of an existing vacancy, and we're looking forward to finding the right person to join our team.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.