2026 Summer Co-op Opportunity Mechanical Maintenance

2026 Summer Co-op Opportunity

Mechanical Maintenance

Hourly Rate: $43.023

(multiple vacancies)

Dryden Fibre Canada is currently seeking Mechanical Maintenance Students to join the Dryden Team for a summer co-op term from approximately May to September 2026. The city of Dryden is located on the North shoreline of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes along the Trans-Canada Highway. It is located midway between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is surrounded by wilderness, lakes, and landscapes.

Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Co-op Summer Student include working with Mechanical tradespeople to:

• Perform mechanical repairs to machinery and plant support systems, including rotating and stationary equipment.
• Work with preventative maintenance programs and keep proper maintenance records.
• Work with a wide array of precision tools, including computerized alignment equipment.

An ideal candidate for this summer student opportunity includes:

• You will currently be enrolled in in a two (2) or three (3) year College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician or its equivalent.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrate applied mechanical ability.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• A safety-oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures.

When applying please include, confirmation of full-time attendance/registration from the post-secondary institution that you are presently attending.

If you are interested in an opportunity to work with an organization that is an Equal Opportunity Employer, consider joining our Team.  Please submit your cover letter, resume, and schooling documentation, in PDF format, in confidence, by January 23rd, 2026, at 3:00pm CDT.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.