Engineering & Technology Co-op - Software & AI Solutions Stream (Fall 2026)

Description

Curious about intelligent software systems and the future of AI? Join our Engineering & Technology Co-op and gain hands-on software and AI experience alongside industry-leading mentors. You'll expand your technical skills, grow your professional network, and build a foundation for your career — all while making a real difference in how Canadians live, work, and connect. 

What You Will Love About This Opportunity

• Join a community of over 130 students and new grads

• 4 or 8 month terms available in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal

• Salary range: $23-$28/hour

• TELUS’ Work Styles program gives teams the flexibility, tools, and support to work when and where they will be most effective – whether that’s from an office location, from home, or a hybrid of the two

• You will have mentors alongside you every step of the way to help support your goals and growth

• Receive advanced consideration for opportunities post-graduation, including eligibility to apply to the Graduate Technology Leadership Program (GTLP) up to 12 months before your graduation date

• Competitive pay, paid vacation, generous company contributions to TELUS Shares, discounts and perks on products and services

• Unlimited access to TELUS MyCare for your well-being

• Visit our LinkedIn and Instagram (@telusgtlp)

What You'll Work On

As a Software & AI Solutions co-op student, you'll help build the next generation of intelligent solutions that improve customers' lives. Your focus may include:

• Designing and developing scalable, technically excellent software and AI solutions

• Applying AI and machine learning to strengthen business decisions and enhance customer experiences

• Driving growth, efficiency, and innovation through impactful software capabilities

Tools & Technologies

You'll gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, and more

• Cloud Platforms: Architecture and development across GCP, AWS, and Azure for highly available, scalable services

• DevOps & Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

• Machine Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLOps tools for deploying and managing models in production

• Big Data: SQL/NoSQL databases and big data tools for handling and analyzing large-scale customer and network data

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

Required Education & Experience

• You are currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical post-secondary institution

• Minimum of one co-op term or summer internship completed in a technical environment.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurriculars, or volunteering; takes ownership and drives results.

• Technical Foundation: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++) with solid software development fundamentals.

• Learning Agility: Quickly picks up new languages, frameworks, and tools; comfortable in evolving technical environments.

• Communication & Collaboration: Clear written and verbal communicator who conveys technical concepts effectively and works well in teams.

• Problem-Solving & Analysis: Analytical thinker who breaks down complex, ambiguous challenges into actionable solutions.

• Innovation & Creativity: Brings fresh perspectives and thinks beyond conventional solutions to deliver impactful results.

• Continuous Learning: Intellectually curious and self-motivated to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Passionate about building solutions that solve real-world problems and improve user experiences.

Recruitment Process

1. Application review (on a rolling basis)

2. Phone Interview (30 minutes)

3. Panel Interview (1 hour)

4. Background Check

5. Offer

Please note: Apply online at the TELUS Careers link below by 11:59pm PST on June 24, 2026. Review of applications is completed on a rolling basis and you will receive an update on the status of your candidacy. Start date: September 2026.

Who is TELUS?

We’re a high-performing team of individuals who collectively make TELUS one of the leading telecommunications companies in Canada. Our competitive consumer offerings include wireline, wireless, internet and Optik TV™. We also deliver a compelling range of products and services for small, medium and large businesses; and have carved out a leadership position in the health, energy, finance and public sector markets with innovative industry specific solutions.

Everyone belongs at TELUS. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do or how you do it, at TELUS, your unique contribution and talents will be valued and respected. Because the more diverse perspectives we have the more likely we are to crack the code on what our customers want and our communities need.

Do you share our passion?

At TELUS, you create future friendly® possibilities.

At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.