Graduate Technology Leadership Program - Next-Generation Networking Services

TELUS Graduate Technology Leadership Program

Are you a new or soon-to-be graduate with a post-secondary degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences, looking to launch your career at a leading Canadian technology company?

The Graduate Technology Leadership Program is a unique professional development initiative designed to provide hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, offering professional growth opportunities to kickstart your career effectively.

Visit our LinkedIn and Instagram (@telusgtlp) to learn more about the new graduate journey at TELUS!

This job posting is specifically for the Next-Generation Networking Services stream of the Graduate Technology Leadership Program.

The Graduate Technology Leadership Program features three distinct streams: Next-Generation Networking Services, Cybersecurity Applications, and Software and AI Solutions.

We strongly recommend choosing only one stream: the one that interests you most and best matches your skills and experience.

Your Responsibilities in the Next-Generation Networking Services Stream:

During the 9-month program, you will be successively assigned to three different teams to gain strategic business expertise and leadership skills. Rotations are designed to accelerate your development. After your first assignment, you will have the opportunity to move to other streams (Next-Generation Networking Services and Cybersecurity Applications).

Key Responsibilities:

• Transforming traditional network infrastructure into intelligent cloud-based systems.
• Improving sustainability through intelligent network optimization.
• Enhancing customer experience with reliable and high-performance connectivity.
• Driving the evolution towards hyper-connected 5G technology and Open Radio Access Networks.
• Implementing AI-powered network optimization and automation solutions.

In this stream, you will gain practical experience with modern tools and technologies essential for a world-class technology company. You will also develop skills in one or some of the following areas:

• 5G Infrastructure and Radio Access Network: Deploying and optimizing 5G networks, automating network slicing for IoT and enterprise use cases, and developing performance monitoring solutions for coverage and quality.
• Cloud Network Engineering and NFV/SDN: Migrating network functions to cloud environments, implementing virtualization to replace hardware devices, and building multi-cloud network solutions for AWS, Azure, and on-premises systems.
• Network Automation: Creating machine learning models for predictive maintenance and congestion management, building self-healing systems in case of failure, and developing zero-touch configuration for network equipment.
• Network Operations and Performance Engineering: Creating real-time monitoring systems for latency and throughput, developing analytics platforms that correlate network performance and customer satisfaction, and developing proactive alerting and quality assurance tools.
• Network Architecture and Strategic Planning: Designing energy-efficient and scalable network architectures, developing sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions, and optimizing network routing to balance performance, cost, and energy consumption.

Assignments will depend on your strengths, professional interests, and the strategic needs of the company. Consult our website to learn more about our different streams: https://www.telus.com/en/about/careers/rated-technology-leadership-program

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduated in the last year or will graduate by August 2026, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 4 to 12 months of relevant work experience (internship or co-op program) in a technical environment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Leadership and Initiative:

• Demonstrated leadership potential in academic projects, community engagement, or extracurricular/volunteer activities.
• Ability to successfully meet challenges and produce results.

Technical Foundation:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of fundamental software development principles and best practices.

Learning Agility:

• Strong aptitude for rapidly acquiring new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Ability to adapt and work with unfamiliar tools and evolving technical environments.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Problem Solving and Analysis:

• Advanced analytical thinking and a systematic approach to solving complex problems.
• Ability to break down ambiguous situations into actionable solutions.

Innovation and Creativity:

• Ability to solve problems creatively and bring new perspectives and innovative approaches.
• Vision beyond conventional solutions to achieve concrete results.

Continuous Learning:

• Intellectual curiosity and genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Motivation and desire to deepen technical knowledge and skills.

Customer-Centric Mindset:

• Strong commitment to creating positive impacts for customers and end-users.
• Passion for designing solutions that address real problems and improve experiences.

Work Locations and Benefits:

• Locations: Positions are offered in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
• Work Style: TELUS provides team members with the flexibility, tools, and support needed to work when and where they are most effective – whether in the office, at home, or both.
• Development: Develop your skills by obtaining technical certifications and leadership training. You can also count on mentors at every step of the process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. We offer generous benefits that support your mental well-being.
• Financial Plan: You will also benefit from a stock option plan and a generously contributed company pension plan.
• Leave: Vacation and additional days off.

Recruitment Process:

• Submit an application (applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).
• Answer pre-screening questions to assess your skills with certain tools and technologies (15 minutes).
• Phone interview (30 minutes).
• Video project completion (invitation pending).
• Panel interview (1 hour).
• Background check.
• Offer.
• Start Date: June or October 2026.

Note: Submit your application online on the TELUS Careers website by clicking the link below by Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT).

Key skills/competency

• Networking
• 5G
• Cloud Computing
• NFV/SDN
• Network Automation
• AI/Machine Learning
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Software Development