About the role
About Us Synaptive Medical is a Canadian medical device company, based in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Ontario), providing advanced precision imaging and intervention technology for improved diagnosis and treatment. Synaptive’s suite of products include Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization. These products can be seamlessly combined or used independently in the operating room to improve detection and treatment for oncology, stroke and neurogenerative patients. The company has a global footprint of high-profile customers operating 24-7 for the betterment of all patients.
The company has several opportunities for passionate and innovative people to join the team and share in the development of technologies to solve surgical and imaging challenges in patient care.
About The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented, process-driven co-op student to join our Operations team in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll gain end-to-end exposure across production planning, inventory control, quality compliance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement
This is an on-site, hands-on placement with real responsibility. You'll work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance teams and receive dedicated mentorship throughout your term. This posting is for a 4 month co-op term beginning in May 2026, with the possibility of extending.
What You'll Do
Production Planning & Shop-Floor Support
- Prepare daily and weekly build plans: pull work orders (WOs) from the ERP system, confirm material availability, and flag shortages or scheduling risks.
- Support work order closeout discipline and reconciliations to maintain accurate production records.
Inventory Management & Warehouse
- Coordinate cycle counts: prepare count sheets, Do counts reconcile results, and investigate variances.
- Assist with the annual full inventory count.
Supplier Management
- Maintain and update supplier information to ensure records are current and accurate.
Quality & Compliance
- Assist with NCR (Non-Conformance Report), IMP, and ECO disposition processes.
Continuous Improvement (Lean / 5S)
- Conduct regular 5S audits, red tag events, and visual management updates on the shop floor.
- Perform time studies and basic process mapping to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.
Project Management
- Assist with ongoing ERP and operational continuous improvement projects.
- Take ownership of discrete project workstreams, coordinating tasks and tracking progress to completion.
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related co-op program.
- Proficient in Excel — PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data cleansing, and structured reporting.
- Comfortable working in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred) is an asset but not required.
- Strong organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication, comfortable drafting emails, meeting minutes, and tracking documents.
- Proactive problem solver who can manage competing priorities and follow SOPs in a regulated environment.
- Collaborative team-player with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach
Eligibility
- Approved for a full-time co-op work term through your academic institution.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Available on-site in Mississauga for the full duration of the term.
Work Environment
This role is based in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular shop-floor exposure. You will be expected to:
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety procedures at all times.
- Be on your feet for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
What You'll Gain
- End-to-end experience across production planning and inventory control in a regulated industry.
- Hands-on exposure to an ISO 13485 / FDA QSR quality management system.
- Practical ERP experience in NetSuite and process improvement skills.
Diversity & Inclusivity
Synaptive is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal, saving lives.
Accommodation
Synaptive Medical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Synaptive will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if your application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.
How to Apply
Unless otherwise stated, applications will only be considered from candidates eligible to work in Canada, or the country in which they’re applying to, without sponsorship.
If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements defined in the job description, please include #GOBRAIN in the top right corner of your resume and then complete your online application by clicking “Apply Now” and following the prompts.
The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete background checks, which may include criminal, credit, employment and/or educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable background check.
We would like to thank everyone who submits an application. Due to the volume that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Synaptive Medical
Synaptive Medical Inc., a Toronto-based, global medical device and technology company solves surgical, imaging, and data challenges to improve the quality of human lives. Synaptive’s integrated suite of products – bridging MRI, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization – delivers novel information with automated efficiency across all stages of clinical intervention.
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About the role
About Us Synaptive Medical is a Canadian medical device company, based in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Ontario), providing advanced precision imaging and intervention technology for improved diagnosis and treatment. Synaptive’s suite of products include Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization. These products can be seamlessly combined or used independently in the operating room to improve detection and treatment for oncology, stroke and neurogenerative patients. The company has a global footprint of high-profile customers operating 24-7 for the betterment of all patients.
The company has several opportunities for passionate and innovative people to join the team and share in the development of technologies to solve surgical and imaging challenges in patient care.
About The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented, process-driven co-op student to join our Operations team in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll gain end-to-end exposure across production planning, inventory control, quality compliance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement
This is an on-site, hands-on placement with real responsibility. You'll work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance teams and receive dedicated mentorship throughout your term. This posting is for a 4 month co-op term beginning in May 2026, with the possibility of extending.
What You'll Do
Production Planning & Shop-Floor Support
- Prepare daily and weekly build plans: pull work orders (WOs) from the ERP system, confirm material availability, and flag shortages or scheduling risks.
- Support work order closeout discipline and reconciliations to maintain accurate production records.
Inventory Management & Warehouse
- Coordinate cycle counts: prepare count sheets, Do counts reconcile results, and investigate variances.
- Assist with the annual full inventory count.
Supplier Management
- Maintain and update supplier information to ensure records are current and accurate.
Quality & Compliance
- Assist with NCR (Non-Conformance Report), IMP, and ECO disposition processes.
Continuous Improvement (Lean / 5S)
- Conduct regular 5S audits, red tag events, and visual management updates on the shop floor.
- Perform time studies and basic process mapping to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.
Project Management
- Assist with ongoing ERP and operational continuous improvement projects.
- Take ownership of discrete project workstreams, coordinating tasks and tracking progress to completion.
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related co-op program.
- Proficient in Excel — PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data cleansing, and structured reporting.
- Comfortable working in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred) is an asset but not required.
- Strong organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication, comfortable drafting emails, meeting minutes, and tracking documents.
- Proactive problem solver who can manage competing priorities and follow SOPs in a regulated environment.
- Collaborative team-player with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach
Eligibility
- Approved for a full-time co-op work term through your academic institution.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Available on-site in Mississauga for the full duration of the term.
Work Environment
This role is based in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular shop-floor exposure. You will be expected to:
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety procedures at all times.
- Be on your feet for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
What You'll Gain
- End-to-end experience across production planning and inventory control in a regulated industry.
- Hands-on exposure to an ISO 13485 / FDA QSR quality management system.
- Practical ERP experience in NetSuite and process improvement skills.
Diversity & Inclusivity
Synaptive is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal, saving lives.
Accommodation
Synaptive Medical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Synaptive will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if your application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.
How to Apply
Unless otherwise stated, applications will only be considered from candidates eligible to work in Canada, or the country in which they’re applying to, without sponsorship.
If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements defined in the job description, please include #GOBRAIN in the top right corner of your resume and then complete your online application by clicking “Apply Now” and following the prompts.
The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete background checks, which may include criminal, credit, employment and/or educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable background check.
We would like to thank everyone who submits an application. Due to the volume that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Synaptive Medical
Synaptive Medical Inc., a Toronto-based, global medical device and technology company solves surgical, imaging, and data challenges to improve the quality of human lives. Synaptive’s integrated suite of products – bridging MRI, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization – delivers novel information with automated efficiency across all stages of clinical intervention.