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With an increase in Canadian-made products and more workers reaching age of retirement, the manufacturing industry is poised for immense growth and in need of fresh talent over the next decade.
As one of Canada’s largest employment sectors, there has never been a more critical time for the industry to fill positions with smart, affordable, future-ready talent.
As Canada’s top-ranked school for engineering, science and mathematics, Waterloo can connect manufacturers to talent with technical expertise for every stage of the manufacturing process. Using Waterloo’s job board, manufacturers can start building their talent pipeline today, filling jobs from the lab, to the line, to the office.
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Waterloo co-op students can fill positions in manufacturing, data and research, engineering, quality control, operations and more. Learn more about job categories, roles and the skills they bring to the table.
TIP WHEN POSTING YOUR JOB: Employers can use clusters to target students they believe would be best suited for the job. Clusters are sorted into academic (course specific) and thematic (industry specific). Learn more about clusters and how to use them to advertise your job.
Sample jobs:
Advanced Manufacturing Assistant
3D CAD Modeller
Hardware Designer
Product Manager
Robotics & Automation Assistant
Systems Design Intern
Sample job responsibilities:
Create, execute and document product verification tests and inspections
Liaise with manufacturing subcontractors
Assess and improve designs for manufacturability, serviceability and usability
Drive engineering initiatives
Perform engineering analysis, including tolerance studies, interference and motion checks, etc.
Manage mechanical troubleshooting on existing automated systems and devices
Optimize efficiencies on design functionality and production
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Manufacturing & process engineering | Computing: hardware |
Project & process management | Quality assurance & control |
Computing: software | Visual & industrial design |
Sample jobs:
Human Resources
Staff Accountant
Business Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Web Designer
Customer Support Liaison
Office Administrator
Project Management Coordinator
Documentation Clerk
Financial Analyst
Sample job responsibilities:
Create marketing materials
Provide customer support (emails, live chat, phone)
Perform audits and tests including confirmation of accounts, inventory observation, reconciliation of balances and vetting source documents
Provide support to Finance and Accounting department
Post, update and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages and social networks
Track project schedules, key dates and reporting deadlines
Consult with business partners to provide critical data insights
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Business administration | Finance & investment |
Marketing & communications | Digital graphic media |
Sales & business development | Human resources |
Accounting & financial auditing | Insurance & risk management |
Sample jobs:
Food Science Intern
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Research Analyst
Policy Analyst
Operations Analyst
Sample job responsibilities:
Analyze and synthesize data from various sources
Perform research, collect statistics and make calculations
Develop and deliver effective presentations
Identify problems and implement solutions for improvement
Identify and evaluate relevant data
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Manufacturing and process engineering | Agricultural science & food processing |
Information science | Data management |
Data analytics, statistical analysis & mathematical optimization |
Sample jobs:
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Systems Engineer Assistant
Plant Engineer
Automation Engineer
Materials Engineer
Environment and Sustainability Engineer
Sample job responsibilities:
Assist with floor layouts
Process engineering change requests
Draft CAD drawings for quotations and file
Develop code and scripts for network experiments
Monitor process and equipment performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Assess current processes to improve preventative maintenance schedules
Assess environmental impact and sustainable practices in engineering process
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Manufacturing & process engineering | Quality assurance & control |
Project & process management | Sustainable development |
Sample jobs:
Project Management Coordinator
Operations Specialist
Ergonomics Student
Production Control Analyst
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Supply Chain Management Analyst
Junior Health and Safety Officer
Sample job responsibilities:
Analyze the operational process for quality and capacity issues
Run reports from Health and Safety Incident Management System
Monitor industrial hygiene and support safety awareness initiatives
Investigate equipment failures
Diagnose faulty operations and make recommendations for improvement
Assess workstation ergonomics and develop safety and preventative
health plans
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Human factors & ergonomics | Supply chain management & logistics |
Occupational health & safety | Project & process management |
Manufacturing & process engineering |
Sample jobs:
QA Analyst
Quality Control Technician
Process Improvement Coordinator
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Food Safety Intern
Sample job responsibilities:
Inspect parts and inventory
Manage production samples
Perform daily line checks and monitor quality control
Study high warranty issues and implement counter measures
Complete routine checks of lab
Organize equipment calibration
Maintain records
Stock lab supplies
Sample thematic job clusters: | |
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Manufacturing & process engineering | Computing: quality assurance |
Project & process management | Agricultural science & food processing |
Quality assurance & control |
Don’t see what you’re looking for? With students from 120+ programs available each term, we can help you find the talent you need. Connect with us today!
Businesses of every size choose to hire from Waterloo. Here’s a small snapshot of organizations our students have made an impact in:
Ford Motor Company
PepsiCo Inc.
Tesla Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods
Linamar Corporation
Bombardier Inc.
Magna International
Toyota Canada
Nissan Canada
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
Sanofi Pasteur Ltd.
Johnson & Johnson Inc.
Weston Foods Canada
Nahanni Steel Products
Mondelez International
PerkinElmer Inc.
NVIDIA Corporation
BlackBerry
Tigercat International Inc.
Delta Elevator Company Ltd.
FiberTech Optica Inc.
BTNX Inc.
Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc.
Through SWPP, organizations in Canada that offer full-time employment opportunities for full-time
Canadian post-secondary students can receive wage subsidies. Several partners that deliver this funding for the manufacturing sector include the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium and Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
How much if this funding? | Funding will cover up to 50% wage subsidy (up to a maximum of $5,000 per 4-month work term)
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Am I eligible? |
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How can I apply? | You apply directly to each funding partner. We've put together a helpful list of details for all of the funding partners. Take a look for more details! |
What's the application deadline? | Applications are open! Deadlines vary by funding partner. |
Other provincial-based tax credits and incentives are available based on region. (Learn more)
How much is this funding? |
Large corporations can claim 25% of expenditures, up to $3,000, while small businesses can claim 30% of expenditures up to $3,000, per eligible work placement. This tax credit is available for each work placement. Each work placement needs to be a minimum of 10 weeks and maximum of 4 months with no cap on the amount of eligible work placements an employer submits. Employers may have multiple work placements which take place at the same time and throughout the year (I.e. iIf an organization decides to hire for an eight-month work term, or two students for four-month work terms, both would be considered as two work placements and would be eligible for a total tax credit of up to $6,000). |
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Am I eligible? | Any Ontario employer hiring students from a post-secondary co-op program is eligible. |
How can I apply? | Corporations claim the tax credit on Schedule 550 of their T2 corporation income tax return. Unincorporated businesses claim the credit on Form ON479 in their tax return. Learn more about the forms you need to submit on the government website. |
What's the application deadline? |
Tax season each year. |
A tip to maximize your funding
Emily is a Business Developer for the University of Waterloo's co-operative education program.
She can provide you with guidance and answer questions you may have about hiring from Waterloo.
Email: emily.burgess@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: (226) 220-1766
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