Co-op/Intern Enterprise & Third Party Risk

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About the team

The Risk & Sustainability team at Kinaxis helps the organization understand and manage the risks that could affect its strategy, operations, resilience and growth.

We work across the business and with senior leaders to identify emerging risks, assess potential impacts, strengthen governance and support practical risk-informed decision-making. Our work spans areas including enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, third-party relationships and other evolving business and technology risks.

As a co-op student, you will gain hands-on experience in both Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), contributing to real programs and projects while building exposure to how risk is managed within a global technology company.

Location

You must be in the Ottawa or Toronto office at least three days a week.

This is a full-time, 8, or 12-month position, starting January 2027.

Compensation range

$19.46 - $28.55 hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate’s skills, year of education, and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

What you will do

• Support Kinaxis’ Enterprise Risk Management program, including maintaining the enterprise risk register, monitoring mitigation activities and helping prepare quarterly risk reporting for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Support enterprise risk assessments by researching issues, analyzing information, identifying themes and helping synthesize stakeholder input into clear risk insights.
• Research emerging business, technology, regulatory and geopolitical risks, including developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, and assess their potential relevance to Kinaxis.
• Assist with stakeholder interviews, workshops and risk discussions by preparing materials, capturing key insights and supporting follow-up activities.
• Help develop and operationalize elements of Kinaxis’ Third-Party Risk Management program, including third-party inventory management, risk segmentation, assessment workflows, documentation and reporting.
• Support third-party risk assessments by reviewing information, coordinating documentation and tracking follow-up actions with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to benchmarking, process improvement and other research or analytical projects across the Risk & Sustainability function.
• Help translate complex information into clear, concise presentations, summaries and other materials for business and leadership audiences.

What we are looking for

• Final years of studies in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Public Policy or a relevant program.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
• Curiosity about how businesses operate and an interest in risk management, governance, technology and/or analytics.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, asking questions and learning about unfamiliar topics.
• Analytical mindset; able to synthesize information and draw connections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Things that would definitely help

• Coursework or exposure to business, risk, or data analysis.
• Experience conducting research or compiling reports.
• Familiarity with vendor management or compliance topics (e.g., privacy, ESG, cybersecurity).
• Curiosity and a proactive mindset; you like connecting dots and improving processes.

We’re accepting applications now through end of day on Sunday October 25. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged.

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.