Technical Associate – Winter 2026 Co-op/Intern

Deskside Support

Posted on 10/7/2025

Definity Financial

Definity Financial

No salary listed

Kitchener, ON, Canada

In Person

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2026

Work term length: 4-month (Fulltime in Office)

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. 

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here. 

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the Manager, Deskside & Support, the Co-op Student supports new and existing systems and technology for Economical Insurance.  The Summer Co-op works in a team environment to deliver a high quality of customer service and technical support with a focus on response and resolution to support business operations. 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Technical support and troubleshooting of hardware, software and application issues.
  • Resolving incident and request tickets from the Service Desk.
  • Installing, upgrading, maintaining and decommissioning hardware and software
  • Deploying client hardware
  • Service and support of printers and multi-function devices.
  • Scheduling, supporting and troubleshooting video conferencing.
  • Collaboration with third level for technical analysis and problem resolution.
  • Diagnosis and investigation to identify underlying root cause.

What you bring:

  • Working towards a university degree/college diploma in a technology, business or related discipline
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability related to both hardware and software 
  • Some lifting of computer equipment may be required (approximately 40 lbs) 

Did you know? 

  • We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.  
  • We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.  
  • We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.  

What can Definity offer you?

  • Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need. 
  • Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. 
  • Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. 
  • Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism  
  • Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!