Innovation Program Management Co-op Student (Winter 2027)

About Us

Ready to kickstart your career in one of Canada’s rapidly growing industries? Join Kinectrics, where purpose and people matter as much as innovation and growth. Our work advances clean energy, nuclear innovation, and life-saving medical isotopes.

Since 2023, Kinectrics has employed over 200 students, providing them with the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact. Being recognized as Best Co-op Employer of the Year and recipient of the University of Waterloo Award for Next Generation Employment Innovation reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of talent.

Join Kinectrics' Innovation Hub and work with the Senior Director, Strategic Growth & Innovation to help shape the future growth of the organization. You will evaluate emerging technologies, support commercialization and new product development initiatives, contribute to business strategy, brand-building, and business development activities, and collaborate with universities, incubators, and industry partners to bring innovative ideas from concept to impact.

Visit our website:  www.kinectrics.com

Shape Your Career with Kinectrics!

As a co-op student, you will:

• Gain exposure to Kinectrics’ nuclear technologies and receive training in CANDU, radiation safety, innovation management, and expert-led learning sessions.
• Build practical experience, gain expert mentorship, and develop a strong network across the nuclear industry and the broader energy sector.
• Work on real innovation initiatives alongside technical experts and business leaders, including but not limited to Additive Manufacturing (AM), Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning (AI-ML), Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR), smart materials, robotic inspection tools, drones, medical isotopes, nuclear waste management & decommissioning technologies, novel sensor technologies, advanced fission and fusion reactors, and novel testing facilities.
• Get the opportunity to attend technical conferences and industry events.
• Receive priority consideration for future co-op terms, Graduate Trainee and other full-time opportunities.
• 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.

About the Position

• Term: Winter 2027
• Department: Strategic Growth and Innovation (SG&I)
• Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON - On-site
• Term Length: 8 or 12 months, starting January 2027
• Discipline(s) Required: Engineering, Science, Entrepreneurship, or a related program
• Year of Study: Upper-year undergraduate or Masters/PhD or MBA student preferred
• Salary: $25-$32 per hour. Final rate will reflect relevant experience, completed years of study, skills, and internal equity considerations.

How You Will Make an Impact

You will contribute to the Innovation Hub by:

• Identification and investigation of new technologies with the potential to provide transformative improvements to Kinectrics operations and/or provide new and innovative products/services for our clients.
• Developing technical white papers, market assessments, business cases, and CAPEX inputs that support new product development and commercialization.
• Coordinating and monitoring innovation projects and supporting ideation & roadmap sessions that turn opportunities into actionable plans.
• Supporting innovation-focused proposals, funding applications, IP reviews, and strategic partnerships with operational teams, academia, and industry collaborators.
• Driving Kinectrics' strategic growth through business development, brand-building, market analysis, and the development of growth and competitive differentiation strategies.

What You Need to Succeed

A successful candidate is highly motivated, innovative, and able to manage multiple initiatives with a strong work ethic. They bring sound problem-solving and research skills to develop practical solutions to technical and management challenges, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills/qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary Engineering, Science, Entrepreneurship, Management or related program requiring a co-op placement.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and business audiences, including operational teams, collaborators, and leaders.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, workflow, or project management tools is an asset.
• Graduate students from the M.Eng., M.A.Sc., Ph.D., and MBA programs who have substantial undergraduate co-op, industry or research work experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Culture

Kinectrics fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where contributions are valued and respected. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, alongside continuous learning, teamwork, sustainability, and innovative, high-quality solutions.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants are required to apply directly through our Careers page by sharing their cover letter, resume and transcripts in a single file attachment. Please indicate your availability for an 8 or 12 month co-op placement on your application. Kindly ensure that you include all the required information to be considered for this opportunity. 

Please note, this posting is for an existing vacancy and only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Kinectrics Inc. is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. We are an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. 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.

Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2026