Mechanical Engineering Coop - Starting winter 2026

bba; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Trainee to assist on heavy industrial projects. You will work with experts on mechanical engineering tasks and gain exposure to the mining and power sectors. Ideal candidates are university students in Mechanical Engineering, possess strong skills in MS Office, and are eager to learn. The position offers a flexible schedule and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to experts and coaching

Flexible schedule

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Available to travel occasionally between BBA offices.
• Available for short-term and long-term assignments at client offices.
• Mechanical experience in industrial, energy, or mining sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help carry out study or detailed engineering mandates.
• Participate in multidisciplinary work teams.
• Prepare technical data sheets and specifications.

Skills

Results-driven

Strong commitment to health and safety

Thirst to learn and excel

Bilingual (English / French)

Education

University student in Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Type of position: Trainee

Your future role on our team

This is a unique opportunity for you to work with experts and engineering professionals across Canada on interesting and challenging projects. You’ll work closely with our experts, senior engineers and designers on heavy industrial projects in the mining and power sectors, including studies, and will serve as a technical resource.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Help carry out study or detailed engineering mandates for clients with existing facilities or for those wanting to expand or build new facilities
• Participate in multidisciplinary mandates as part of a work team comprised of engineers and technicians
• Participate in analyzing various types of technical problems related to industrial mechanics and piping
• Prepare plans, technical data sheets and specifications based on guidelines for mechanical mandates
• Prepare calculations, lists and bills of materials in accordance with codes, standards, drawings and other established methods while complying with the firm’s quality system requirements
• Prepare presentations, minutes of meetings and reports
• Assist more experienced personnel with the technical aspects of complex tasks

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
• Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements.

• University student in Mechanical Engineering program
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite and other applications as well as databases and interfaces
• Available to travel occasionally between BBA offices
• Available for short-term (mandatory) and long-term (asset) assignments at client offices or sites in Ontario and Canada
• Asset: Mechanical experience in the industrial, energy or mining sectors
• Asset: Bilingual, English / French

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.