Co-op and PEY Student Opportunities

Winter & Summer 2027

About Us

Ready to kickstart your career in one of Canada’s rapidly growing industries? Join Kinectrics, a company that takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the nuclear and energy sector, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. 

Since 2023, Kinectrics has employed over 200 students, providing meaningful opportunities to learn and make an impact. Our commitment to developing the next generation of talent has been recognized through awards including Best Co-op Employer of the Year and the University of Waterloo Award for Next Generation Employment Innovation.

Shape Your Career With Kinectrics

As a student, you will:

• Have priority consideration for our Graduate Trainee program and full-time opportunities after graduation.
• Receive the tools and support you need to grow professionally with the opportunity to create impactful work that helps our clients achieve their goals.
• Gain practical work experience to complement your classroom studies and experience what it is really like to work in the industry, while working with technical experts to hone your skills.
• Build rapport and make vital connections with industry experts through networking and mentorship during your work term.
• Join a large community of co-op students from different schools and backgrounds.
• Be a part of our culture by participating in student and company events like Meet the Experts, Student Socials, Lunch and Learns, Technical Excellence Seminars, DEI initiatives, the United Way campaign, and many more.

Your journey at Kinectrics does not have to end there! Many students return for additional work terms or transition into full-time roles.

Join Our Student Program

This is a general posting for our Co-op and PEY student opportunities starting in January 2027 or May 2027. Specific placement details, including term length, department, hours per week, hiring manager, salary, working arrangement and location will vary depending on the vacancy the successful student is selected for.

Qualified applicants may apply directly through our Careers page and include a cover letter, resume, and transcript in a single file attachment. Kindly ensure that you include all the required information in order to be considered for an opportunity.

Applications will be reviewed and considered for student opportunities across Kinectrics that align with the candidate's academic discipline, interests and qualifications. Please note only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. 

How You Will Make an Impact

Typical responsibilities for an engineering student on one of our technical teams may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform technical work in the laboratory under supervision of senior technologists
• Participate in test setup, data acquisition systems, and carrying out tests 
• Assist technologists and mechanical engineers in carrying out customer-related projects
• Participate in conductor condition assessment projects, complete data sheets and write templated reports

Typical responsibilities for a student on one of our central teams (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Purchasing and Marketing) may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and input data into appropriate business and accounting systems such as SAP and run reports
• Provide various types of financial support such as reconciliations, maintaining records, and processing updates to databases
• Perform administrative tasks and calculations
• Order materials, supplies, and/or equipment
• Assist with mail coordination and delivery

The job description and accountabilities outlined are general and may not reflect the specific duties of each placement and will vary based on the department and level of skills and experience of the successful applicant. If selected for an interview, you’ll receive details about the specific role, team, and responsibilities. 

What You Need to Succeed

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary, undergraduate university or college program and will return to full-time studies at the end of the term
• High level of initiative, and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills are required (Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word and PowerPoint

For engineering co-op & PEY opportunities:

• Disciplines required include Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Civil or Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Sound, fundamental knowledge of engineering and/or science principles
• Familiarity with programming software would be an asset

For opportunities in one of our central teams (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Purchasing and Marketing):

• Disciplines required include Business Administration or Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Economics, and related fields
• Familiarity with SAP or S4HANA would be an asset

Our Culture

Kinectrics fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where all team members’ contributions are valued and respected. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that “No task is so important that we cannot make the effort to do it safely.” We are deeply committed to sustainable practices that reduce our environmental footprint, while delivering innovative, high-quality solutions. Our culture encourages continuous learning, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose, empowering employees to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference for our clients and the communities we serve. 

Kinectrics Inc. is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.  

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.