Management Trainee

Strike Group; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity to launch your leadership career in the dynamic Oil and Gas construction sector. Their Management Trainee Program provides hands-on field experience and comprehensive technical training, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career. With mentorship from seasoned professionals and opportunities for career progression, this program is designed for motivated individuals ready to make an impact. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and innovation, and take the first step towards shaping the future of the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits

Hands-On Field Experience

Mentorship from Professionals

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or certified tradespeople with leadership potential.
• Strong work ethic and passion for field construction.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations and project execution.
• Assist in cost estimation and scheduling.
• Participate in safety meetings and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Safety Management

Field Operations

Education

Diploma/Degree in Construction Technology

Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Business Administration

Surveying/Geomatics

Project Management

Job description

Launch Your Leadership Career in Energy and Industrial Construction

Management Trainee Program – Whitecourt, AB (2-3 Year Program)

Start Date: Rolling Applications Open for Current & Future Openings

Are you ready to lead? Strike’s Management Trainee Program is your launchpad into a rewarding, long-term leadership career in Canada’s dynamic Oil and Gas construction industry.

This entry-level leadership development program is designed for ambitious, driven individuals seeking more than just a job — a clear path to management, a company that invests in your success, and a career that gets you into the field from day one.

Why Join Strike’s Management Trainee Program?

• Hands-On Field Experience: Real-world training on live job sites — no desk-only rotations.
• Comprehensive Technical Training: Covering construction management, cost control, project scheduling, safety, quality assurance, estimating, business development, and more.
• Leadership Development: Mentorship from experienced professionals and supervisors invested in your growth.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to advance into leadership or technical roles in operations, project management, or other departments.
• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed monthly minimum, overtime pay, and full benefits.
• Regional Experience: Be mobile and adventurous — gain project experience across Western Canada while based in Whitecourt, AB.

Program Overview

• Duration: 2–3 years, depending on experience and progression.
• Location: Willingness to relocate to Whitecourt, AB.
• Hours: Extended hours and site work required.
• Type: Full-time, rotational, field-based.

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee, you’ll rotate through various departments and undertake responsibilities such as:

• Supporting field operations and project execution.
• Assisting in cost estimation, scheduling, and proposal development.
• Participating in safety meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Developing quality control and turnover packages.
• Collaborating across construction, engineering, and business teams.
• Engaging in planning, benchmarking, and process improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

• Motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic and passion for field construction.
• Recent graduates with a diploma/degree in:
• Construction Technology
• Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Business Administration
• Surveying/Geomatics
• Project Management or related fields.
• Journeypersons or certified tradespeople with technical expertise and leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
• Previous construction experience is a strong asset.

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a company that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and growth. Our graduates don’t just complete a program — they go on to build projects, lead teams, and shape the future of Strike.