Student Intern - Segment 03
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Student Intern to join us on Segment 03:
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 Construction Management.
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
- Coordinate and attend direct and independent testing and inspections as required, in conjunction with Construction Field Coordinators, Quality Coordinators, and/or third-party agency (e.g. concrete surface preparation, rebar inspections, formwork inspections, post-pour inspections, etc.)
- Coordinate all survey needs as required, including layout, grade, plumbness checks, pre-pour survey checks, post-pour as-builts, etc.
- Coordinate inspection, testing, submittal of documentation and completion of quality checklists as part of the Inspection and Test Plans.
- Coordinate concrete placements as required by issuing pour notifications (minimum 48 hours notice), scheduling concrete pumps as required, scheduling concrete and concrete testers.
Weekly Duties
- Partake in Three-Week Look Ahead Meetings with the General Superintendent and Construction Field Coordinators
- Submit PO Requisitions for ordering materials as required.
- Attend and partake in weekly Subcontractor Progress Meetings
- Attend Weekly Operations Meetings
- Safety Inspections – minimum 1 per week
- Safety Opportunities – minimum 1 per week
- Coordinate and work interfaces as required with other MIP teams, e.g. Utilities, Civil, Facilities, etc.
- Ensure files are kept up to date and maintain within filing system on SharePoint.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The intern will support construction operations by coordinating inspections, testing, and survey needs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will also assist in project planning, maintain accurate documentation on SharePoint, and collaborate with various project teams.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university or technical college program for Civil Engineering or Construction Management. A Class 5 driver's license and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Skills
- Civil engineering
- Construction management
- Safety inspections
- Quality assurance
- Project planning
- Site inspections
- Drawing interpretation
- Technical documentation
- Surveying
- Time management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer paid provincial care premiums
- Tax-Free Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Gym membership discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Health & Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Inspection & Test Plans
- SharePoint
- Surveying
- Concrete Placement
- Infrastructure
- Project Planning
- Alberta OHS
- Subcontractor Management
- PO Requisitions
- Site Inspections
- Toolbox Talks
- As-builts
- Grade Checks
- Rebar Inspections
- Formwork Inspections