Land Development Construction Inspector Co-op Student - Summer 2026 - 4-6 Months

Stantec; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Land Development Construction Inspector Co-op Student for Summer 2026. The role involves onsite inspection and contract administration for residential projects. The ideal candidate will have completed their first year in Civil Technology or Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and coordinating with project teams. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of 1st year Civil Technology or Civil Engineering.
• Physically able to work on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Proven ability to learn and take direction.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite contract administration and inspection for residential subdivision projects.
• Provide grade checks with survey equipment.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs for progress payments.
• Observe, document and report project progress.
• Communicate with and direct Contractors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Teamwork

Education

Completion of 1st year Civil Technology or Civil Engineering

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Land Development Construction Inspector Co-op Student - Summer 2026 - 4-6 Months

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Description

We’re driving the future of Community Development infrastructure. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. We bring the same passion to growing the potential of each professional who joins our Stantec community, and to making our community diverse and inclusive. Join our team today!

We bring together the places that make communities feel like home whether it’s an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.
Our Winnipeg office is looking for Summer Students to join our Community Development Team for a 4-6-month work term from approximately May 2026 to October 2026.

As a Summer Student, you will be working on Residential Subdivision projects for our Field Services Team, as part of our Community Development Business Centre. The primary responsibilities for this role are varied; however generally involve the field observation, recording and reporting for infrastructure installations, including deep utilities and surface improvements. All projects are within the City of Winnipeg and in surrounding communities. You will be working with project teams, to coordinate daily onsite construction activities and to ensure that infrastructure projects are completed as per design and design specifications. You must be very attentive to detail, well organized, have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize multiple tasks as required. You must be committed to teamwork, as you may be working with multiple project teams on multiple infrastructure projects, in a very fast paced and dynamic work environment.

COMPENSATION: Starting @ $23.00/hr. approx., term May – October 2026 approx., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5 days per week (overtime maybe required)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing onsite contract administration and inspection for residential subdivision projects
• Provide grade checks with use of survey equipment
• Assist with quantity takeoffs for progress payments
• Observe, document and report project progress
• Communicate with and direct Contractors
• Coordination and scheduling of onsite Material Testing
• Collect as-built information for use in preparing record drawings

Qualifications

• Successful completion of 1st year Civil Technology or 1 st year Civil Engineering as a minimum.
• Physically able to work on construction sites in all types of weather conditions
• Proven ability to learn and take direction
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings would be an asset

INTERVIEWS:The employer will contact only those to be interviewed and thanks all others for their interest.

Please include a cover letter quoting “Job Offer 2026 – Land Development Construction Inspector (Co-op)” addressing it to Dan Mages, P.Eng, BC Operations Leader. Please also include a copy of your most recent transcript of marks and a recent drivers abstract.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1003144
• Posting Date 11/21/2025, 02:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 500 - 311 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2B9, CA
• Staff Type Category HL - Hourly Limited Benefits