City : MARKHAM

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Community Development Co-op Student - ( 2400045K )

Description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Our Markham office is hiring college or university co-op students to be an integral part of our civil team starting in April 2025. The term of the assignment will end in September 2025 although there is potential for part time work into the fall of 2025. In this position you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects at various stages in the development site work process, for a range of public and private sector clients.

Applicants must be self-motivated, eager to learn, and possess good computer skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are required as our prime role in the field is to ensure our designs are constructed in compliance with the design details, contract specifications, and the municipal standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with review of design guidelines from various adjacencies having jurisdiction.
• Address redlines on grading and servicing drawings.
• Undertake or assist with preparation of various reports including due diligence and functional servicing.
• Assist with construction quantity takeoffs and putting work out to contractors for bidding.
• Carry out surveys of installations to confirm design compliance.
• Prepare or assist with preparation of contractor payment certificates, change order processing, construction cost estimates, review of contractor’s time/material claims, etc.
• Prepare various documents and records (construction progress reports, deficiency reports, etc.) required throughout the development construction process.
• Assist Project Managers and technical staff with other tasks as required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). A working knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
• Valid drivers license and reliable car for daily travel within the GTA
• Flexibility to work hours more than our core work week of 37.5 hours

Education and Experience

• Completion of 2 years in a Civil or Environmental Engineering program is preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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 other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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-Ontario-Markham

Organization : BC-1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Nov 14, 2024, 7:45:27 AM

Req ID: 2400045K

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