Project Controls - Station, Projects & Engineering Programmer (PEY Student - 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 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.
Shape Your Career With Kinectrics
As a co-op 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 co-op terms or transition into full-time roles.
About the Position
- Term: Summer 2027
- Department: Bruce Sites and Projects (BSP)
- Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON – Hybrid
- Term Length: 14 months (May 2027 – June 2028)
- Discipline(s) Required: Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Civil or Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
- Year of Study: 3rd & 4th year preferred
- Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $30 per hour.
How You Will Make an Impact
This opportunity involves responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Interfacing with project managers, planners, other engineering disciplines and our main clients.
- With guidance, participating in the development and process improvement via automation of project management BI (Business Intelligence) reports. Typical projects may include:
- Managing and improving the weekly reporting systems for multiple portfolios of projects
- Creating new BI and automated reports to solve specific client requests involving multiple stakeholders’ input
- Interfacing with project managers stationed at the client’s site to assist them with automation and analysis of data
- Using project management scheduling software to develop and track schedule progress
- Working, as needed, with the Kinectrics and Bruce Power programming team to develop and improve in-house tools.
- Participating in and recommending innovative projects and solutions to existing issues.
What You Need to Succeed
- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary, undergraduate program requiring a co-op placement
- Sound, fundamental knowledge of engineering and/or science principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude in project management
- Excellent written and oral communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Bruce Power Site Access Security Clearance (asset, but not mandatory)
Strong understanding of the following will also be an asset, but not mandatory:
- C#, Python, SQL, VBAs, React, .NET Core
- Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access, and Visual Basic for Applications
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Basic understanding of MS PowerBI is an asset
- Understanding of Microsoft Azure and Azure Pipelines
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance process. Processing times may exceed 8 months, and clearance must be approved before the candidate's employment start date.
The Security Clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
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.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants, please apply directly through our Careers page, and include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript in a single file attachment by October 18, 2026. Kindly ensure you include all the required information in order 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. 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.