Architecture Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Stantec

Dartmouth

On-site

CAD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stantec in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an Architecture Co-op Student for Winter 2027. This entry-level design role offers hands-on experience on a range of tasks under close guidance from Designers and Architects while contributing to education, transit, healthcare and civic projects.

You will assist in development of design through sketches, models, diagrams, and construction documentation, gain exposure to Revit and other software, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to bring

Qualifications

Enrolled in an Architecture program at a university or college.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCad, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft, rendering software.
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others.
To participate and collaborate in project team setting.
To engage in creative and critical thought.
To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)

Responsibilities

Conduits basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.
Supports project team in development of design and construction documentation.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
Assists in research of concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.

Education

Enrolled in an Architecture program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Rendering software

Job description

Architecture Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

About Us

Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Job Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental ground breakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

You will work on tasks with close guidance and direction from experienced Designers and Architects. This is an entry level architectural design role. We are looking for someone with the flexibility to take on a range of tasks from helping on construction drawings to developing presentation material. We work in the education, transit, healthcare and civic sectors – we're interested in someone who wants to take on a variety of work.

Your Key Responsibilities

Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.
Supports project team in development of design and construction documentation.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
Assists in research of concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Familiarity with the following software: Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft, rendering software.
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
To participate and collaborate in project team setting.
To engage in creative and critical thought.
To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)

Education and Experience

Enrolled in an Architecture program at a university or college.

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.

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About the Team

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.

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