Are you an engineering or engineering technology student interested in the construction management field?
Are you excited by the prospect of supporting infrastructure projects at one of Canada’s military bases in Alberta?
We are looking for a student in the construction management, engineering, and project management field who have strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills to join our Wainwright site office team.
Defence Construction Canada is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation. Our more than 1300 employees—all civilians—work in offices across the country, often co-located on military bases. Our clients include the Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence’s infrastructure and environment programs. Our corporate values are dedication, collaboration, competence, and fairness. These values guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business. To help us lead the way, we are looking for open minded, highly motivated, ready to learn, and reliable individuals.
As part of DCC’s ongoing efforts to recruit a diverse workforce, the National Student Program offers students a 12-month work experience term. This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to a work environment and to expand their skills.
What You Can Expect
You will build a network of colleagues in a variety of disciplines who are passionate about the work they do and will lead and mentor you in a high-performing environment. Successful candidates will gain office and field experience in construction and /or project management work, and may support in the following tasks:
- Monitoring tasks related to inspection, construction contracts, and control of materials
- Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations
- Maintaining records, schedules and documents, and preparing standard reports
- Supporting renovation and new construction projects
- Participating in the tendering phases of construction contracts by reviewing plans and specifications
- Participate in consultant, construction and staff meetings
What We Are Looking For
- Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature
- Knowledge of computer software programs
- Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work independently
Who We Are Looking For
- You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Alberta
- You are currently enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, environmental science, or related field at an accredited college or university
- A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred
- You are eligible to work in Canada
Wainwright
Just two hours east of Edmonton, Wainwright offers both urban amenities and the family-oriented country lifestyle of the beautiful Battle River Valley. Known as the “Buffalo Capital of Canada,” it is a strong vibrant community of over 6,700 people, 500 of whom are at Camp Wainwright. Rich with health, educational, and recreational facilities, Wainwright offers a well-rounded quality of life, as well as a full slate of social and cultural facilities and events. You will find yourself enjoying the state-of-the-art Peace Memorial Multiplex, with its twin hockey rinks, a walking track and climbing wall, as well as the Communiplex, which has a pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, and much more. Wainwright also maintains outdoor soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a quality 18-hole golf course, and an extensive network of walking trails. Plus, Wainwright is also about 10-20 minutes from the Arm Lake, Clear Lake, and the Riverdale Park, where residents can camp, ride horses, canoe and kayak, fish, and sail.
Just two hours east of Edmonton, Wainwright offers both urban amenities and the family-oriented country lifestyle of the beautiful Battle River Valley. Known as the “Buffalo Capital of Canada,” it is a strong vibrant community of over 6,700 people, 500 of whom are at Camp Wainwright. Rich with health, educational, and recreational facilities, Wainwright offers a well-rounded quality of life, as well as a full slate of social and cultural facilities and events. You will find yourself enjoying the state-of-the-art Peace Memorial Multiplex, with its twin hockey rinks, a walking track and climbing wall, as well as the Communiplex, which has a pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, and much more. Wainwright also maintains outdoor soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a quality 18-hole golf course, and an extensive network of walking trails. Plus, Wainwright is also about 10-20 minutes from the Arm Lake, Clear Lake, and the Riverdale Park, where residents can camp, ride horses, canoe and kayak, fish, and sail.
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