Opportunities at Linamar
Co-Op Programs
We have a long-standing commitment to working with co-op students. Since 1997, Linamar has welcomed over 150 students per term to develop new skills, all while advancing those already acquired.
Linamar recognizes these students’ dedication and strives to find ways to support them through their academic journey.
Whether you join Engineering, IT, Accounting, Marketing, or HR, you’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest in the business, and you will have unlimited opportunities to learn, grow and do meaningful work at every point in your career – all within a culture of flexibility, innovation, and collaboration
Apprenticeships
Giving our people the tools to succeed, is how we Power the Future by providing a learning environment to develop new technical skills through apprenticeships and training.
We Power the Future by giving our people the tools to succeed and providing a learning environment to develop new technical skills through apprenticeships and training.
We place a strong emphasis on the development of the technical skills of our people. We invest heavily in technical training and apprenticeships to ensure the company has the right skill to meet future business needs.
Electrical | Millwright | Machinist | Welding
The number of opportunities with Linamar are endless, and we hope that you will consider starting your apprenticeship with us!
Programs and Scholarships
Linamar is proud to support young professionals on their education journey, and furthermore, has developed various scholarship opportunities. Contact your Educational Institution to learn more about these opportunities.
University of Guelph, Engineering Program Scholarships
As a technical company that has great need for skilled engineers, we are committed to building the global competitiveness of the University of Guelph’s Engineering program. Each year, ten engineering students receive scholarships to help them through their studies. We do not view these scholarships as a simple corporate donation, but as an investment in the future potential of these students who may one day become a part of the innovative team at Linamar.
Conestoga College, Industrial Skilled Trades Scholarship Program
Linamar dedicates substantial resources to encouraging the next generation to explore their options in the field of manufacturing. Since 2016 Linamar Corporation has offered six scholarships for students who have been selected for admission into the Mechanical Technician – General Machinist program at Conestoga College. This scholarship is renewable in Year 2. Students have the opportunity to participate in an 8 month co-op with an opportunity for full time employment upon graduation.
Western Scholarships, for Women in Engineering and Business
The Linamar Scholarships for Women in Engineering and Business will support up to 10 female students entering HBA 1 with the intention of completing the dual degree program in Engineering and Ivey (BESc/HBA). Upon acceptance into this scholarship, you will automatically gain access to a summer co-op position with Linamar Corporation.
Laurier Scholarship in Accounting
The Linamar Centre for Accounting Education was established in 2015. Annually Linamar provides 6 scholarships for students. Eligible candidates will be full-time undergraduate students entering the fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Co-op program or associated double-degree Co-op programs.
Youth Programs
Skills Ontario
Linamar is a premium sponsor for Skills Ontario in their mission to expose Ontario’s youth to the technological and employability skills that are necessary to make them valuable members of the skilled trade workforce. In addition to Premium Sponsorship, we host an annual young women’s career exploration event that provides participants the opportunity to integrate experiential workshops and networking with mentors.
Skills Work! Summer Camps
Annually Linamar hosts Skills Ontario Summer Camps, they are week-long day programs for kids entering grades 7-9. The program runs in various locations across the province during the months of July and August, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Through hands-on activities relevant to the skilled trades, campers develop communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.