Training & Development Student

Johnson Electric; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, ON is offering a Training & Development Co-op Student role focused on developing and maintaining Standard Work Instructions, training materials, and documentation to promote safety, quality and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers and subject matter experts, gain hands-on experience in a global manufacturing setting, and contribute to continuous improvement through documentation and training system updates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program.
• Experience creating or updating documentation, work instructions, training materials, or process maps is preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or quality environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for manufacturing, administrative, and training processes.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts to document standard work and best practices.
• Observe job tasks and production processes to accurately capture step-by-step work instructions.
• Ensure all training documentation aligns with safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Create and update supporting training materials and resources.
• Track training completion records and support updates within the ETQ system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on training effectiveness and documentation quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Post-secondary co-op enrollment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Training & Development Co-op Student at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)

Vacancy Type: Co-op/Internship Placement

Schedule: Day Shift

Travel: Minimal

Relocation: Not Available

As our next Training & Development Co-op Student, you'll play a key role in supporting employee training and development across our Ancaster facility. Working closely with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts, you will help develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), training materials, and documentation that promote safety, quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Gain hands‑on experience in Training & Development within a global manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources.
• Develop valuable skills in process documentation, training systems, and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing operations and industry best practices.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact employee training and operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for manufacturing, administrative, and training processes.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts to document standard work and best practices.
• Observe job tasks and production processes to accurately capture step‑by‑step work instructions.
• Ensure all training documentation aligns with safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Create and update supporting training materials and resources.
• Track training completion records and support updates within the ETQ system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on training effectiveness and documentation quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Education And/or Experience

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary co‑op program.

Experience (preferred but not required)

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or quality environment is an asset.
• Experience creating or updating documentation, work instructions, training materials, or process maps is preferred.

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, including shop‑floor personnel and leadership

Work Environment (including Physical Demands)

• Combination of office and production floor environments.
• May require standing, walking, or working near machinery.
• Production areas can be noisy and subject to varying temperatures.
• Must follow all Health & Safety guidelines and wear required PPE when on the production floor.
• Occasional overtime or flexible hours may be required.

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.