Job Description

Job description:
Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
Your Opportunity
The infrastructure that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment -- where we live, learn, play, and conduct business -- carried us forward instead?
Our Infrastructure practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future--join us!
We currently have an opening for a Civil Engineering student in our Whitehorse, YT office. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting data collection and analysis, field reviews during construction, surveying, and design / drafting assistance in our Civil Engineering group, along with some support work with our multi-disciplinary projects. The successful candidate will receive a very broad range of experiences by supporting more than one team.
Your Key Responsibilities
Fulfilling health and safety requirements.
Providing logistical support for reporting and field work.
Data entry/administration.
Field work to observe construction.
Design and drafting for water, wastewater and transportation infrastructure projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
An eagerness to learn and desire to take initiative.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities, projects, and adjust to changing demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite.
Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD is considered an asset.
Additional skills such as current First Aid training is an asset but is not required.
A valid driver's license with clean driver's abstract and access to a vehicle are required.
Flexibility to travel, work outdoors, and work beyond regular business hours.
Education and Experience
The successful candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited university degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering and be available to work starting in May 2026 for at least a 4-month work term.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work included may be long days (12 hours), in challenging remote locations, last minute schedule changes, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | YT | Whitehorse
Organization: 1449 Buildings-CA North-Whitehorse YT
Employee Status: Temporary
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/10/2025 02:10:01
Req ID: 1002575

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