Fall 2026

Critical Environment Ops Intern

Microsoft

Microsoft

10,001+ employees

Develops software, OS, and cloud services

Compensation Overview

CA$21.06 - CA$24.04/hr

Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada

In Person

Must be eligible to work in Canada; security/background checks may require Canadian residency.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • You are studying at an Technical Preparatory Year or at a technical college
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
  • Ability to obtain Reliability Status screening from a duly authorized department or agency of the Government of Canada, including verification of identity, background, education, professional credentials, personal and professional references, credit check and criminal background check; five years of continuous Canadian residency and not having lived or worked outside Canada for more than six months during that time unless clearance can be obtained within required timelines
Responsibilities
  • Learn how to operate all systems and equipment in a safe and professional manner and learn about all risks associated with these systems, with the opportunity to complete your Microsoft CET Level 1.
  • Perform basic monitoring and inspection of critical environment-related facility equipment, building, and grounds for unsafe or abnormal conditions and basic monitoring of the performance of maintenance and operations of equipment (e.g., electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety) within the data center.
  • Utilize internal computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track all equipment assets and to complete work order requests for maintenance work.
  • Safely assist in providing emergency monitoring and response to various abnormal conditions with supervision following emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
  • Gather necessary information and participate in the creation of incident timelines/data, root-cause analyses, and/or action items following an abnormal condition as required.
  • Perform various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) as assigned following methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provide assistance by prepping materials and performing administrative tasks as instructed.
  • Document tasks/issues found in maintenance and troubleshooting for follow up as needed and escalate as appropriate
Desired Qualifications
  • Electrical or mechanical engineer diploma level 2
  • Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance
  • Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams
  • Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills
  • Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays

Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • Azure grew 40% in Q3 FY26, proving AI infrastructure spending converts to revenue.
  • Frontier Co. deploying 6,000 embedded engineers accelerates $2.5B enterprise AI adoption.
  • Project Kilby's 2.67-gigawatt self-powered data center secures critical AI capacity by late 2028.

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  • $190B FY26 capex crushes free cash flow; Azure growth below 35% triggers sell-off.
  • Open-weight models drive 29% of Vercel traffic, eroding Copilot and Azure AI adoption.
  • Xbox's 3,200 layoffsdamage credibility and risk Activision Blizzard missing $7B revenue targets.

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  • Microsoft dominates enterprise AI by integrating Copilot across Azure, Microsoft 365, and GitHub.
  • Its seamless ecosystem unifies Windows, Office, Teams, and Azure for unmatched interoperability.
  • Exclusive OpenAI partnership secures proprietary model access unavailable to most cloud rivals.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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