Multimedia Designer Co-op Student

General Company Information

Kinectrics is the leader in providing life cycle management services for the electricity industry. Trusted by clients worldwide, our expertise in engineering, testing, inspection, and certification is backed by our independent laboratory and testing facilities, a diverse fleet of field inspection equipment and an award-winning team of over 1,000 engineers and technical experts.

From initial design and type testing to operational deployment and maintenance services, Kinectrics collaborates closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Visit our website:  www.kinectrics.com

Why be a Student at Kinectrics?

For this role you will have the opportunity to work with our Marketing team, located at our head office, at 800 Kipling Ave in Etobicoke.

Our co-op placements are the perfect opportunity for you to fast-track your knowledge, skills, and experience by alternating between study and career-oriented work terms before you graduate. As a member of our team you are valued, respected, and heard. Students at Kinectrics have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact within the company. Our goal is to help you make a difference everyday you are here, for both yourself and our clients. You will receive support to ensure you have the tools and the resources needed to reach new milestones, as we help our clients reach theirs.

At Kinectrics you will work with a diverse community of individuals that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do the best work possible. As part of our team, you will:

• Obtain practical work experience to complement your classroom studies and see 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 contacts through networking and mentorship during your work term.
• Join a large community of co-op students from different universities and backgrounds, while developing working relations with staff.
• Participate in company events like Transitioning into the Workplace, lunch and learns, United Way campaign, board game night and many more.
• Priority consideration for Kinectrics’ Graduate Trainee program and full-time opportunities after graduation

The Opportunity

• Department: Marketing
• Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

What will you do to make an impact at Kinectrics?

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Marketing and Sales, the Marketing department is seeking a Multimedia Designer Co-op Student. Job duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Products visually compelling graphics, layouts, media and illustrations for digital and printed materials including brochures, presentations, advertisements, tradeshow banners, signage/posters, illustrations and social media posts using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva or similar.
• Create motion/animated graphics and videos for tradeshows, website, and social media.
• Assist in the coordination of local and global trade shows as needed.
• Maintain and adhere to Kinectrics’ brand guidelines to create visually engaging materials.
• Work with internal departments to collect approved content for marketing materials.
• Review final graphic design layouts and continuously elevate creative output.
• Prepare digital media files for print production.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for final production.
• Support the marketing department with other duties as necessary.

What do you need to be successful?

• Enrolled in a Digital Media, Graphic Design or Marketing related program at University or College
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Canva and/or editing tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro, Figma and Canva
• Experience with photography is considered an asset
• Understanding of both digital and print design, with a solid understanding of colour theory, typography, composition and prepress
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and visualization skills
• High level of initiative and ability to receive instructions and work independently
• Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio during the initial application process to showcase their relevant work and skills

Company Culture and Values

Kinectrics recognizes our responsibility to ensure we leave this world in a better place than we inherited it, for all. We are committed to sustainable development as a guiding principle in our work through our embedded Sustainability Program. We recognize our planet faces massive economic, social and environmental challenges and are committed to the advancement of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use the SDGs to align our strategies as well as measure and manage our contribution to their realization.

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

We believe that “No task is so important that we cannot make the effort to do it safely.”

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants, please apply directly through your school's job portal by including a cover letter, resume, portfolio and transcript in a single file attachment. Please ensure you include all the required information in order to be considered for this opportunity.  Please note only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please specify your availability for a 4, 8 or 12-month co-op placement on your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.