Operational Excellence Support (Co-op)

S&C Electric Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Public Transit Program

Discounted Food & Beverage

Paid vacation days

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada is seeking a Co-op student for a 12-month Winter 2027 placement. You will support supply management, cross‑functionally collaborating with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence teams.

The role involves developing supplier processes, data analysis, and reporting using Power BI and Excel, with emphasis on continuous improvement and professional growth in a safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Registered co-op program for a 12-month placement starting Winter 2027.
• Experience in supply chain and operations is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP).
• Familiar with Power BI, KPI tracking, and data visualization.
• Interested in LEAN fundamentals, process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills; team player; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist developing and maintaining supplier qualification, segmentation, and classification processes.
• Support supplier risk assessments and maintain accurate supplier profiles and approved supplier information.
• Collect and analyze supplier performance data, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
• Create and maintain workflow maps, process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Support supplier audit preparation, corrective action tracking, and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier non-conformance and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Create Power BI and Excel reports, including monthly supplier performance reports and KPI analysis.
• Prepare supplier performance information and analysis to support management presentations and business decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Lean principles

Communication

Education

Business Management

Supply Chain

Operations Management

Mechanical

Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Pivot Tables

Power Query

VLOOKUP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At S&C Electric Canada, Co-Op students are valued contributors to our mission of building a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. With over 70 years of innovation in Canada, we continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a co-op student, you will work on meaningful projects that support our operations and give you hands‑on experience in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges!

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Work Term: Winter 2027 (12 Months: Jan. 2027 - Dec. 2027)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices.

The hourly pay range for this position is $21.80 - $27.00.

Individual pay within this range is determined by several compensable factors, including the year of study, type of academic program, and the number of prior co‑op work terms completed.

Join Our Team as an Operational Excellence Support (Co-op)

The Operational Excellence Support (Co‑op) student will support the development, design, implementation of S&C Canada's supply management. The student will work cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence teams to establish supplier performance management processes, scorecards, audit systems, risk management tools, and supplier development frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist developing and maintaining supplier qualification, segmentation, and classification processes.
• Support supplier risk assessments and maintain accurate supplier profiles and approved supplier information.
• Collect and analyze supplier performance data, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
• Create and maintain workflow maps, process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Support supplier audit preparation, corrective action tracking, and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supplier non‑conformance and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Create Power BI and Excel reports, including monthly supplier performance reports and KPI analysis.
• Prepare supplier performance information and analysis to support management presentations and business decision‑making.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Pursuing a degree/diploma in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Is in a registered co‑op program and available for a 12‑month co‑op placement starting in the Winter 2027 work term.
• Previous experience with supply chain and operations would be considered an asset.
• Proficient with Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP)
• Familiar with tools such as Power BI, KPI tracking, and data visualization
• Interest in continuous improvement (LEAN fundamentals, Process mapping, root cause analysis, etc)
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is to fill a future vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability. We foster a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where achievements are celebrated and growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Subsidized Public Transit Program
• Discounted Food & Beverage
• Paid vacation days (applicable to 8 - 16 month co‑ops)

At S&C, we believe in empowering our people and providing meaningful career opportunities. Ready to make an impact?

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.