Ergonomics Co-op Student

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Ergonomics Co-op Student (full or part-time)

September – December 2025
Granton, NS

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., is seeking a co-op student with a specialty in Ergonomics to join our Granton Progress Team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of ergonomic principles and their application in industrial settings to improve efficiency, safety, and employee well-being while improving process flows. This position is suited for a student who is available for a minimum of 24 hours/week for part time, or up to 40 hours/week for full-time employment.

What you will do:

• identify and propose actions to improve process flows, reduce operational expenses, and improve ergonomics and productivity;
• design ergonomic workspaces;
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement ergonomic solutions;
• analyze and challenge existing procedures throughout the facility, make recommendations, and work with the operational teams to integrate solutions;
• provide guidance and support to operational management by identifying progress and ergonomic opportunities; and,
• develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes, tools, equipment and work activities, to meet and exceed the site's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What you will bring:

• enrollment in Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or related field; and,
• availability to start in September and continue through December 2025.

The following competencies and assets are preferred, but not required:

• certification in Ergonomics (complete or in progress);
• experience in Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, PDCA, Bottleneck Management, Value Stream Mapping, etc), and SixSigma Certifications;
• exposure to digitalization (Industry 4.0) and proficiency with tools such as Office BI Apps, OsiSoft PI, Raspberry Pi, etc;
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and resolve issues, including the ability to develop positive relationships with internal plant customers; and,
• proven solid teamwork, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills.

How to apply:

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. Candidates must clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above. Applications should be submitted before September 14, 2025.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future consideration.

What we offer:            

Relocation: Travel expenses to and from the area at the start and end of the term are provided as a lumpsum payment at the beginning of the term based on the location of your educational institution and plant; travel within the local area is the responsibility of the student (public transit is not available).

Accommodation: Shared, furnished accommodation is available at no cost to the student; however, space is limited and assigned based on need. In the event need exceeds availability, a housing allowance will be issued in lieu.

In-person experience: All positions offered are located on-site at our world-class manufacturing facilities. Our co-op experiences are best suited to students pursuing hands-on, applied, practical experiences.