Job Description

Mission
Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community's transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: 4 or 8-month term, commencing May 2026, located in Edmonton, Alberta
About the Role:
Marigold Infrastructure Partners DBJV is seeking a Construction Field Coordinator Co-Operative Intern to support our Stations Team in constructing two stations on the elevated Guideway for the EVLW LRT. In this role, you will assist with a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring environmental, safety, and design compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic construction environment and learn about multiple aspects of station development. Candidates should be physically able to navigate uneven terrain on an active construction site and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and contribute to a major infrastructure project.
Main Responsibilities
Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture by participating in toolbox talks, site inspections, and safety meetings. Ensure compliance with MIP's safety policies and Alberta OHS regulations.
Quality Assurance: Support inspections and testing to ensure work meets project standards. Assist with interpreting drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Help identify and resolve deficiencies.
Planning & Coordination: Participate in daily readiness reviews and weekly planning meetings. Coordinate construction activities, inspections, survey needs, and concrete placements. Maintain accurate records for progress tracking.
Operational Tasks:

• Complete ParaDIM Daily Log for assigned operations.
• Coordinate and attend testing and inspections with Construction Field Coordinators, Quality Coordinators, and/or third-party agencies (e.g., concrete surface preparation, rebar inspections, formwork inspections, post-pour inspections).
• Manage survey needs including layout, grade checks, pre-pour and post-pour as-builts.
• Coordinate inspection, testing, documentation, and quality checklists as part of ITPs.
• Schedule and coordinate concrete placements, including pour notifications, pumps, and testers.
• Participate in Three-Week Look Ahead Meetings and weekly subcontractor progress meetings.
• Submit PO requisitions for materials and maintain accurate files on SharePoint.
• Conduct safety inspections and identify safety opportunities (minimum one per week).
• Collaborate with other MIP teams (Utilities, Civil, Facilities) to manage work interfaces

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or CET program
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset
• Class 5 DL (GDL acceptable)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated
• Thrive on a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines

ABOUT COLAS
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.
Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.
DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Skills Required