GHD is currently seeking an Intern to work with our groups on projects related to Environment, Transportation, Water, Architecture, and Construction Inspection services. This position is a paid internship position. Our teams work with a wide range of public and private sector clients across Ontario to support sustainable infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community development.
The objective of GHD’s Internship Program is to provide students who self-identify as members of Indigenous communities the opportunity to gain experience in a consulting environment and contribute to a range of infrastructure and environmental projects. The program is intended to provide meaningful professional experience, mentorship, and exposure to the types of work delivered by multidisciplinary consulting teams.
Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Assisting with client, contractor, and internal communications, including preparation of reports, presentations and meeting records
Participating in project-related site visits and field work where appropriate to support project understanding and field activities
Conducting research related to projects
Preparing documentation, including funding applications, project progress and completion reports, and project memorandums
Providing support for project administrative tasks
Participating in design and project team meetings
Education
Post‑secondary education (currently enrolled or recent graduate), or an equivalent combination of education and work/life experience
Preference for candidates in engineering and science
Experience & Qualifications
Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (First Nations – status or non‑status, Métis, and Inuit)
Post-secondary education (currently enrolled or recent graduation, or an equivalent combination of education and work/life experience)
Demonstrate an interest in science, engineering, architecture, construction, and/or the environment through work, education, and/or volunteer experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Valid driver’s licence
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Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.