Internal Project Controls PEY Student (Summer 2027)

Internal Project Controls 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: Project Performance and Controls (PPC)
• Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON - Hybrid
• Term Length: 16 months (May 2027 – August 2028)
• Discipline(s) Required: Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Civil or Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Year of Study: 3rd or 4th year preferred
• Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $24.93-$28.67 per hour. Please note, the salary information provided is intended to be used as a guideline. Final rate offered will vary upon candidate’s prior co-op/work experience, years of study completed, relevant skills, as well as internal equity considerations.

How You Will Make an Impact

This opportunity involves responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Interfacing with project managers, planners, other engineering disciplines, and client project controls SPOCs.
• Preparing client reports such as monthly accruals, cashflow, and bi-weekly project financial summary reports.
• Assisting in overseeing the overall portfolio health by preparation of CPI, SPI, variance summary reports and monthly project metrics for the program manager.
• Assisting with commercial support including preparation of commercial dashboards.
• Using Project Management Tools like Primavera P6, SAP and internal Kinectrics costing tools.
• Providing miscellaneous project support as required

What You Need to Succeed

• Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary undergraduate program requiring a co-op or PEY placement
• Detail-orientated with a proactive approach and strong organizational and planning skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong Excel skills and programming knowledge (Excel macros, SQL, etc.) would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment, with a strong interest in learning client and internal company processes and procedures
• Familiarity with typical engineering disciplines and documentation
• Previous experience working in a consulting engineering environment or in the nuclear industry would be an asset
• Bruce Power Site Access security clearance would be an asset, but not required
• Working knowledge of SAP would be an asset

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. Please specify your availability for a 16-month co-op placement on your application. 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.