Geotechnical Co-op Student (Fall 2026)

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec's Energy and Resources team in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Geotechnical Co-op Student for a 4‑month term starting fall 2026. You’ll work with experienced professionals on mining geotechnical projects, applying civil engineering concepts and software tools to support design and analysis.

You will gain hands-on experience, strengthen teamwork, and develop technical skills in a real-world setting while contributing to project tasks and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Students who have completed at least their 1st year (2 full terms) in an accredited Canadian engineering program are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience functioning effectively in a team environment is important; prior relevant work experience is valued but not required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers within the mining geotechnical group.
• Apply knowledge of general civil engineering concepts to assist with project work.
• Perform geotechnical calculations, field work, contract administration, and reports.
• Use GeoStudio and AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare drawings and deliverables.
• Assist with quotes, proposals, and background research for new projects.
• Other duties as needed to meet project and business demands.

Skills

Team collaboration

Geotechnical concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

1st year Canadian engineering program

Tools

GeoStudio

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Our Vancouver, BC office has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Co‑op Student to join our Energy and Resources team throughout the Western Canada region in the fall of 2026 for a 4‑month term.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers within the mining geotechnical group.
• Apply knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering concepts to assist with project work.
• Perform a variety of tasks which may include geotechnical engineering calculations, field work, contract administration, proposal preparation, obtaining quotes, and preparing basic reports and design criteria for projects.
• Apply technological skills using commonly used software such Microsoft Word, Excel, GeoStudio, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to assist with preparation of drawings.
• Perform due diligence and conduct research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.
• The responsibilities outlined above are a general guideline; however, other responsibilities may be required to meet project and business demands.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly motivated, willing to work in a team‑oriented environment, and ready to commit to Stantec's strategic initiative to be among the top 10 global design firms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including interpersonal, written, and verbal abilities to work within a multi‑disciplined team environment.
• Must be well organized to be able to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively manage time.
• Willingness to participate in prioritizing the Health and Safety culture.

Education and Experience

• Students who have completed at least their 1st year (2 full terms) in an accredited Canadian engineering program are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience functioning effectively in a team environment is important. Prior relevant work experience is valued but is not required.

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.

Pay Range

• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly

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.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver

Organization: BC-1363 E&R-CA West

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time