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Electrical Engineering Co-op Student (HVST)

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:

- 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 chance 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

- Business Area: Transmission & Distribution Technologies (TDT)
- Department: High Voltage Safety Testing (HVST)
- Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON - On‑site
- Term Length: 12 or 16 months
- Year of Study:



3 rd & 4 th year preferred
- Salary : The hourly rate for this position is $21.00-$28.00 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

Work in a team undertaking Testing High Voltage Equipment, medium and high voltage cable testing, transformers, and grounding. Work will include:
- Hands‑on assistance in laboratory and field‑testing involving work across multi‑disciplinary facilities as appropriate.
- Field testing may be out of town and some overnights will be required
- Other special assignments as required

What You Need to Succeed

- Currently enrolled full‑time in a post‑secondary electrical engineering program requiring a co‑op placemeny
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work co‑operatively with a variety of multi‑disciplinary staff including engineers, technologists and managers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team situation.
- High level of initiative.
- Basic understanding of workplace safety, health & environmental hazards and mitigation (i.e. electrical safety, WHMIS, personal protection etc.) is preferred, however at minimum a willingness to be trained and follow established safety procedures for hands‑on tasks is required. .

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.

📌 Electrical Engineering Co-op Student (HVST) (Toronto)
🏢 Kinectrics
📍 Toronto