Procurement Co-op

Aecon; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Whitby is offering a Procurement Co-op position for students pursuing Engineering or Business degrees. The role involves assisting with procurement support, generating reports, and interfacing with various teams. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. This 12 or 16 month co-op term begins in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in relevant engineering or business field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Previous experience in procurement or accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement support on RFBR project.
• Generate reports for procurement and engineering.
• Develop and maintain Excel reports from data sources.
• Interface with various teams and organize meetings.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree (Energy, Power, Electrical, etc.)

Business, Computer Science or Finance degree

Engineering Technology or Technician program

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

Since 1967, we have proudly served Ontario’s nuclear industry. Aecon Nuclear aims to be the partner‑of‑choice for key nuclear clients and our dedication to excellence is leading us there. Aecon Nuclear provides a full spectrum of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the nuclear power industry.

The Procurement Co‑op is a highly motivated self‑starter who will assist in various areas of the RFBR project, depending on business requirements.

This position is seeking a 12 or 16 month co‑op term beginning January 2026.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Procurement support with Accruals, Purchase Requisitions, Shipment Releases, and Invoicing.
• Utilize different software programs to generate reports for procurement and engineering.
• Develop and maintain Excel reports extracted from various data sources.
• Interface between Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Document Control, Execution staff, and Project Control teams.
• Organize meetings (internal or client) as required and develop meeting minutes.
• Reports on Action Items from procurement meetings for input to the Action Items register.
• Provide support to the Project Procurement Director and Project Procurement Manager as required.

What You Bring To The Team:

• 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Engineering degree program (Energy, Power, Electrical, Electronics, I & C, Mechanical, Civil / Structural, Nuclear).
• 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Business, Computer Science or Finance degree program.
• 2nd or 3rd year Engineering Technology or Engineering Technician program (Energy, Power, Electrical, Electronics, I & C, Mechanical, Civil / Structural).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Previous procurement, business process, or accounting experience an asset.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Detail‑oriented, Time Management and organizational skills.
• Organizational and time management skills (ability to prioritize tasks).
• Work from Whitby-Tricont Office.
• Able to travel between Whitby-Tricont office, Pickering office and site on occasion.