Computer Science Co-Op

WHY JOIN CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT?

Help us make safer air available everywhere

Critical Environment Technologies (CET) is the largest independent commercial gas-detection manufacturer in North America. We design, manufacture, and service gas-detection systems that integrate with HVAC and building automation and controls systems across commercial, institutional, municipal, and industrial applications—from parking facilities and refrigeration plants to arenas, wineries, swimming pools, and water-treatment facilities.

Our products are used across every US state and Canadian province and in more than 20 countries. Continued investment in research and development keeps our equipment and our people at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving industry.

Our mission, Safer Air Everywhere, has never been more important. It guides how we develop products, serve customers, protect the environment, and work together.

We’re a growing, collaborative team where people are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact. Our culture is built around five straightforward values:

• Stay curious.
• Give a sh*t about our work and each other.
• Get things done.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Act with integrity.

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a Computer Science Co-op to join our development team. This role is ideal for a student eager to apply the latest AI development practices in a practical, product-focused environment. You’ll work on meaningful projects that directly enhance how our customers configure and interact with our products.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Design and build a Bluetooth-enabled application for gas detection systems and field service, enabling device configuration, monitoring, and interaction using modern web and mobile technologies (e.g., React, React Native, and related frameworks)
• Collaborate with our engineering team to improve usability, reliability, and scalability of tools that support safety-critical products
• Set up, maintain, and manage build pipelines and development environments

This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and a chance to see your work make a real difference in our products and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(i) Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and test web and mobile applications used for product configuration and management
• Set up, maintain, and manage build pipelines and development environments
• Re-architect existing internal tools (e.g., Production Software) into scalable, cloud-hosted systems
• Contribute to front-end development using React or React Native (or similar frameworks)
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices

(ii) Testing & Documentation

• Participate in software testing, debugging, and validation
• Document development processes, design decisions, and testing outcomes

(iii) Collaboration

• Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration between systems
• Participate in sprint reviews and team meetings, providing input and ideas for improvement

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Self-starter who enjoys learning new technologies and working with AI-driven workflows
• Currently enrolled in a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related co-op program
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted software development tools (e.g. Lovable, or similar)
• Familiarity with React, React Native, or similar front-end frameworks
• Understanding of modern web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms and AI-enabled tooling (Cursor, Supabase, Vercel, etc.)
• Experience integrating AI into development workflows, such as code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, or documentation
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An attractive hourly wage of $21 per hour
• An opportunity to make an outsized contribution along with a great team and company culture
• Hands-on experience in testing safety-critical embedded systems while working with a team of experienced engineers and mentors
• Employment in a stable, successful, growing, Canadian company

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and where you can contribute to a small team doing meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.