Job Description

About Polygon and DentonsBritish Columbia owned and operated since 1980, the Polygon family of companies has built more than 34,000 homes throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. From luxury high-rise towers in dynamic urban centers to complete master planned communities, we have worked hard to earn the trust of thousands of families by committing to quality design, sound construction, and exceptional customer service. Polygon prides itself on buildings with purpose. Dentons is proud to be Vancouver\'s local law firm with a global reach. To complement our legal practice, we are active in our community and believe in the importance of corporate social responsibility. Polygon and Dentons have partnered to offer this paid internship for a period of three months starting May 1st, 2024.In this role you will work closely with Polygon\'s Vice President Indigenous Relations to identify areas of interest for your business and career development, so that a unique and flexible work plan can be set out for the internship.Responsibilities:

• Working in a professional office environment including opportunities to join in on Polygon and Dentons corporate activities
• Depending on your interests, at Polygon you may:

• assist with data collection and analysis for land, development, construction, customer service or marketing groups
• assist with administrative duties for the development group
• assist the sales group with new project openings
• attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes
• attend public information meetings with member(s) of a project team and provide assistance
• attend city council meetings with member(s) of a project team
• attend project site meetings with construction personnel
• assist with the documentation and recovery of project bonding
• Depending on your interests, at Dentons you may benefit from business and mentoring opportunities in the downtown Vancouver office
• Report on your internship experience with a presentation to Dentons at the end of your internship

Requirements:

• A team player, with good communication and computer skills
• Willingness to try new tasks
• Evidence of a serious level of commitment and experience, preferably attending a post-secondary business program
• Affiliation to a local indigenous community
• A valid driver\'s license is an asset
• References may be requested of shortlisted candidates

Given the nature of this opportunity, this is an in office position.Compensation:The expected base salary for this role is $3500 per month.If we are a match:If you are interested in working with a large homebuilding company and motivated by personal and professional growth, we want to hear from you. Please email your resume and cover letter (referencing Indigenous Development Internship -Summer 2024) to: Susan Pardy at susan.pardy@dentons.com no later than March 26, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted. Polygon and Dentons offer an opportunity to work with industry leaders in progressive corporate cultures.

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