Job Description

Civil / Environmental Engineering Co-op Student - Buildings (Summer 2024) - ( 240000PI )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world\'s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We currently have an opening for a Junior Civil / Geotechnical Co-op / summer student in our Yellowknife, NT office. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting data collection and analysis, surveying, field reviews during construction, and design / drafting assistance in our Civil Engineering group, along with support work with our multi-disciplinary extended team in Yellowknife. 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

Surveying

Data entry/administration

Logistical support and field work to observe construction or drilling programs

Design drafting of drawings

Assisting with equipment management

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The successful candidate will have the following:

Eager to learn with a desire to take initiative

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects and adjust to changing demands.

Ability to work in a team environment

Adaptability, organization, critical thinking, self-motivation, a keen willingness to learn, a love of the outdoors, wilderness and travel experience, attention to detail, succinct writing ability, and ability to multitask

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Trimble GPS Survey experience

Strong MS Office Suite skills

Flexibility to travel and work beyond regular business hours

A driver\'s license with clean driving record and vehicle are required

Additional skills or training, such as current First Aid training, is an asset but is not required

Education and Experience

• The successful candidate must be a high school graduate currently enrolled in a university degree program in Civil, Geotechnical or Environmental Engineering with an availability for a summer term starting in Spring 2024.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others\' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-Northwest Territories-Yellowknife

Organization : BC-1449 Buildings-CA North

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 13, 2024, 11:22:00 AM

Req ID: 240000PI

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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