Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.
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www.kinectrics.com
The Opportunity
Position: Assistant Analyst (Graduate Trainee Rotational Program)
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Employment Level: Entry
Location: GTA Offices (Toronto, Pickering)
Department: Multiple
Reports to: Multiple Engineering Leads across Kinectrics
Hours per week: 37.5
Number Required: Multiple
What We Offer
At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
- Purpose: Find satisfaction in work that really matters, by being part of the team at Kinectrics, where the work we do each day helps communities around the world. Join us, and you will be part of the best and brightest in the industry
- Career Growth: Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will obtain a placement position in a department at Kinectrics. The position and department of employment will be determined based on the trainee’s strengths and preferences, consideration of recommendations by the trainee’s supervisors and the GT Program Lead, as well as Kinectrics business needs
- Diversity: We are dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, staying up to date on best practices and creating a desirable workplace for each and every one of our employees
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America
If you are looking for an organization that is committed to your future growth development, then you’ve come to the right place.
Program Description
- GT Program: The Kinectrics Graduate Trainee Program provides Trainees with the knowledge, tools and experience necessary for a successful career. Created for newly graduated engineering students, our program focuses on allowing Graduate Trainees (GTs) to work alongside experts in the field, acquire technical experience in a professional environment, and develop the skills essential for career growth
- Length: Our program is designed to run for approximately 24 months, or the length of time it takes to complete four rotations, each ranging between 6 - 12 months in length. We offer a degree of flexibility based on individual needs as well as based on ongoing projects in the department. The roles and responsibilities will vary with each rotation, as to provide a greater perspective of the scope of work performed at Kinectrics
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact
- Provide technical and analytical support for multiple projects of varying complexity to ensure work is completed on schedule and on budget to required quality standards
- Act as a resource in contributing to the preparation of proposals
- Provide supporting technical project management related to transmission and distribution, as well as nuclear power generation. Coordinate between multiple projects to support deliverables
- Work both independently as well as with engineering and technical teams to contribute to technical procedure writing (including log sheets, QA program and job safety analysis), data analysis, report preparations and engineering modelling/design
- Provide support to Project Leaders in interactions with clients, create progress reports, and complete quality assurance documents
- Ensure customer satisfaction by adhering to quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed
- Perform other duties as required
What You Need To Succeed
- Minimum 4-year university education in engineering. Applicants with post graduate degrees are strongly encouraged to apply (MEng or equivalent post graduate degree)
- Previous experience in a related field (including either co-op or full-time employment in the utilities, manufacturing, or nuclear industry) an asset but not required (a maximum of 1 year of full-time industry experience accepted)
- Additional experience or exposure to engineering project management or laboratory facilities is an asset
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 considered an asset
- Willingness to work at various customer sites across Ontario. Some potential to work across North America and worldwide for an extended period of time for those interested
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Experience writing technical reports, memos, plans, procedures and specifications an asset
- Flexibility to work on a wide range of technical tasks related to transmission and distribution and nuclear engineering
- Ability to utilize computer software programs for data management, including Microsoft Excel. Other engineering/science software exposure is an asset
- Coding experience is an asset but not required
- A valid G license preferred for travelling to Kinectrics sites on an as needed basis
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.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants, please apply directly and include a
cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript in a single file attachment. Please ensure you include all the required information to be considered for this opportunity. Please note only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
