Women+ Bursary Application

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Canada invites Women+ to apply for a bursary aimed at supporting careers in STEM or skilled trades. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a recognized program and demonstrate a commitment to advancing gender diversity. The bursary seeks to empower individuals and provide practical experience through potential co-op opportunities.

Qualifications

• Identifies as Women+
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in a recognized STEM or skilled trades program in Canada

Job description

Job Title: Women+ Bursary Application
Location: Canada
Reports to: N/A
Job Posting#: 128
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

ABOUT PRIMARY:At Primary Engineering and Construction, we believe in creating a future that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Primary specializes in engineering and construction, focusing on electric utilities, telecommunications, lighting, traffic signals, electric vehicle charging stations, and building electrical services. We are committed to empowering communities, advancing sustainable technologies, and fostering inclusive opportunities in the fields of STEM and skilled trades.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WOMEN+ BURSARY:*The Women+ Bursary is part of our initiative to support and inspire individuals who identify as Women+ to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or skilled trades. Through this program, we aim to help break barriers, promote gender diversity, and cultivate a brighter future.

*Includes (but is not necessarily limited to) cisgender women and non-binary, two-spirit, transgender, and genderfluid persons

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:• Identifies as Women+
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in a recognized STEM or skilled trades program in Canada

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: – Please Read Carefully

Academic Documentation(Upload to the Additional Documents section)

Upload your most recent academic transcript or an acceptance letter from an eligible post-secondary program.

Valid Identification(Upload to the Additional Documents section)

Provide a copy of a valid identification card.

Personal Introduction(Upload to the Cover Letter section or email if submitting a video)

Submit a personal introduction in one of the following formats:

• Written (1 page): Introduce yourself, explain what your Women+ identity means to you, and describe how this bursary will support your career ambitions. Upload the written version to the Cover Letter section.

• Video (3–5 minutes): If you prefer to submit a video introduction, please email it to [e-mail]

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL:
•Be studying in a STEM or skilled trades program
• Demonstrate an interest in Primary’s areas of business
• Be considered for a co-op opportunity, offering practical experience and mentorship, at one of Primary’s twelve offices

At Primary, we celebrate diversity and are dedicated to helping aspiring professionals thrive in their chosen fields. Through the Women+ Bursary, we hope to empower you to achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact. Apply today to take the next step toward building a more inclusive and innovative future!

We thank you for your interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please apply below:

We thank all candidates for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Please note, you must be legally able to work in Canada**

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

We offer design and design/build services for all types of electric utility distribution infrastructure to a wide variety of clients including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, oil companies, government, and private contractors. Our devotion to excellence has attracted some of the best young professional minds to our company.

Primary is committed to growing the careers of our people. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to determine their career path and fulfill their ambitions. Our people are genuine, honest, accountable and full of entrepreneurial spirit.

We work hard, see the big picture, are always ready and willing to adapt, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday. We take pride and ownership in everything we do, and most of all, we do it as a team.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The safety and well-being of our people, our clients, and our communities is our top priority in any work we do and is never comprised. Safety is one of the core values that every member of our team understands and lives by, and we ensure this through communication, education and participation. Our safety goal has always been zero incidents, and we work together through every project to achieve that goal.

Safety is ingrained in every project and each task our employees and contractors complete, whether in the office or onsite. Primary has developed effective workplace health and safety management programs designed to reduce and eliminate the number of work-related injuries, leading to a safety track record well above industry average. We are also diligent in selecting the companies we work with, choosing only those with a safety standard as high as our own.