Indigenous Engineer Intern/co-op

GHD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Intern in Toronto, Ontario for a paid internship focused on Environment, Transportation, and Water projects. The position aims to provide meaningful professional experience and mentorship, especially for candidates identifying as Indigenous.

Key responsibilities include assisting with communications, conducting research, and participating in team meetings. Candidates should have a post-secondary education background and a strong interest in relevant fields like science and engineering.

Qualifications

• Preference for Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
• Demonstrate interest in relevant fields through education or volunteer experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client, contractor, and internal communications.
• Participate in project-related site visits and field work.
• Conduct research related to projects.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.
• Support project administrative tasks.
• Join design and project team meetings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Interest in science, engineering, architecture, construction, and/or the environment

Education

Post-secondary education (currently enrolled or recent graduate)

Engineering and science preference

Job description

Job Description

GHD is currently seeking an Intern to work with our groups on projects related to Environment, Transportation, Water, Architecture, and Construction Inspection services. This 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.

Internship Program Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Requirements

• 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