# Co-Op Student - Platform Engineering

> MealSuite · Cambridge, Canada (Hybrid) · Other · Posted 2026-06-16

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Engineering & Technology

## Description

**About MealSuite**   
MealSuite builds end-to-end foodservice technology for healthcare and senior living organizations. Our mission is to help care teams deliver better dining experiences with less effort. We’re a fast-growing team working on meaningful problems that directly impact patient and resident care.

**About the Role**   
We’re looking for a **Platform Engineering Co-Op Student** to join our Platform Engineering team. This position will be reporting to the **Director, Platform Engineering**, and is for the **September 2026 - December 2026** co-op term. 

**What You’ll Do** 

-   **Monitor Platform Infrastructure** – Analyze operational issues across platform infrastructure, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks, system anomalies, and reliability risks while supporting root cause analysis and resolution efforts 

-   **Oversee Operational Metrics & Monitoring** – Review and interpret operational dashboards and metrics to assess system health, identify trends, and surface actionable insights that inform performance improvements and operational decision-making 

-   **Review & Coordinate Change Requests** – Evaluate incoming change requests for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with operational standards, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure readiness and proper implementation planning 

-   **Execute Pre-Approved Change Activities** – Carry out pre-arranged change request tasks in accordance with established processes and timelines, ensuring changes are implemented accurately, documented appropriately, and validated post-deployment 

**What You Bring** 

-   Current enrollment in a post-secondary program with a Canadian institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field 

-   Familiarity with Linux system administration and containerization within Docker 

-   Experience with digital productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or similar) 

-   PostgreSQL, VMWare, or similar tools considered assets 

-   Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively in both written and verbal form 

-   Active listening skills, demonstrating attention to stakeholder needs, the ability to ask clarifying questions, and confirm understanding before acting 

-   The ability to build relationships across different business functions and show a team-oriented attitude 

-   Proactive communication and willingness to flag issues early, provide regular progress updates, and the confidence to escalate blockers without prompting 

-   Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment 

**Compensation:** $21.67 – $31.53 CAD per hour (as determined by work term) 

This role requires working onsite in our **Cambridge office** (96 Grand Ave S Unit 101, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L9) **two days per week**. 

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**   

-   **Hybrid flexibility** – we value the collaboration, mentorship and learning that come from physically working next to one another, as well as the benefits that remote work can offer.   

-   **Work-life balance** – this is supported by the fact that more than 90% of current employees agree that their leader supports their wellbeing.   

-   **Opportunities for career development and advancement** – we support our employees in pursuing and achieving their professional goals.   

-   **Purposeful work with a positive community impact** – more than 90% of our North American employees agree that the company’s purpose aligns with their personal values. Learn more about our values at  [mealsuite.com/careers](https://www.mealsuite.com/careers). 

_We want to ensure that every qualified individual has an equal opportunity to work with us. If you require accommodation to our application process, please contact_ [_accommodations@mealsuite.com._](mailto:accommodations@mealsuite.com.) 

_MealSuite uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by people._ 

_This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position._

## Apply

[Apply at MealSuite](https://apply.workable.com/mealsuite/j/3DE468D27A/apply)

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