Engineering Co-Op Student Jobs

Job Requisition Id: 172817

Business Function: Engineering

Primary City: Kitchener

Other Location(s):

Province: Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Term

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: UPCEA05

Working Hours

Number of Vacancies: 1

Salary

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):09/10/2023

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Canada Post’s Engineering Group is responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Canada Post Corporation work processes and practices via day-to-day activities and projects. As an Engineering Co-op Student, you will be supporting the implementation of improvements to our work processes and practices, and your work will include the application of industrial engineering concepts such as:

• Work element analysis
• Continuous improvement activities
• Kaizen or 5S activities
• Standards development
• Data sampling and data analysis
• Problem diagnosis

Job Responsibilities

Why consider the Canada post Engineering Program?

• You will have the opportunity to apply real industrial engineering concepts.
• You will be working on meaningful projects and assignments that make a difference and impact our complex physical and digital delivery networks.
• You will enjoy a competitive salary together with mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• You will be working for a company that builds and understands lean manufacturing and can offer exposure to lean tools.
• You will enjoy a collaborative learning environment, working with other engineers with varied experiences.
• You will be encouraged to be innovative and achieve results through unique solutions.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

In addition to the experience you’ll gain from working for a multi-billion dollar Crown corporation, you’ll receive training in:

• Six Sigma
• Change Management & Implementation
• Labour Relations
• Work Process Audits

Qualifications

Education

• To be eligible to apply to the CPC Process Engineering Co-op Program, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program at an accredited Canadian university with a formal co-op or paid internship curriculum component.
• You may be required to provide proof of enrolment at your academic institution.
• Preference will be given to, but not limited to industrial, mechanical and systems engineering students.

Experience

• No Experience required

Other Candidate Requirements

• Critical thinking, analytical thinking and organization skills.
• Knowledge in MS Office, Visio, AutoCAD, etc.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at multiple levels–from front-line employees to operations executives.
• A valid provincial drivers license is required.
• Self-discipline and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Other Information

NOTE: THIS IS A TWELVE-MONTH STUDENT CO-OP FROM JANUARY 7TH 2024 TO DECEMBER 28TH 2024. THIS POSTION IS LOCATED IN KITCHENER BUT MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO OTHER CANADA POST FACILITIES IN ONTARIO.

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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