Job Description
Your internship at Canam
Your mandate will be to assist the Project Manager and Site Superintendent with the management and supervision of a structural steel erection project. You will be based on a construction site and working mainly on the Opal Ridge shared housing project, situated in Dartmouth close to Penhorn Lake on Opalridge Dr. (new street). This building will be a 6-story senior care facility.
Your tasks will include :
- Participate in orientation and safety training before mobilization
- Comply with all site safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Submit accurate biweekly timesheets and daily site reports
- Coordinate with site supervisors, project managers, and suppliers
- Use software tools to track deliveries, verify documents, and manage drawing updates
- Learn and reference Canam systems (Hambro, CorRise, LBSSW)
- Support documentation, progress tracking, and technical learning
- Help onboard new team members when needed
That said, it's your team that will give you the most satisfaction, because at Canam, we are a strong bond of growth and possibilities!
In this internship position, you will receive competitive remuneration, profit sharing, as well as excellent opportunities for training and future professional prospects.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Must have completed at least 2nd year of your program
- Basic understanding of construction drawings and structural systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with construction safety protocols and PPE requirements
- Comfortable using digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
- Interest in project management, site coordination, and structural steel systems
Additional Information
Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.
We are committed to employment equity.
