Co-Op Student - Platform Engineering

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. 

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. 

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.