DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INTERNSHIP
- Barrie, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 3, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Internship
- Application method
- Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)
Job summary
Support design work through material and finish selections, sourcing, mood boards, presentations, and research, while helping maintain a client-ready showroom. Gain practical exposure to residential construction, contractors, trades, deliveries, installations, client and supplier communication, and project coordination.
Job details
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INTERNSHIP | BARRIE, ON Looking to turn what you’re learning in school into real-world experience? We’re looking for a creative, motivated and enthusiastic student to join our growing design and construction team for an internship or co-op placement. You’ll get hands-on experience with real residential projects, materials, clients and construction, while learning alongside our design and construction teams. WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE Design Material and finish selections, sourcing, mood boards, presentations and design research. Showroom Learn about products, materials, finishes and suppliers while helping keep our showroom beautiful and client-ready. Construction Get exposure to contractors, trades, deliveries and installations and see how design decisions come to life. Clients & Business Gain experience with client communication, suppliers, project coordination and the business side of the industry. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Students studying Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, Residential Design, Drafting, Construction Management or a related program are encouraged to apply. We’re looking for someone who is creative, reliable, organized, eager to learn and interested in both design and construction. MORE THAN AN INTERNSHIP Our goal is to give you real industry experience, practical skills and professional connections that will help you build your career. For the right person, this internship could potentially lead to a future position with our company once your placement is complete. Barrie, Ontario Internship / Co-op Placement Please note that this is an unpaid internship opportunity, but hours can count towards certain course requirements/credits. INTERESTED? Send us your resume, a short introduction and portfolio, if available, to info@homebarrie.com. Tell us what you’re studying, what you’d like to learn and what excites you about the industry. Come learn with us, grow with us and get real experience in the design and construction industry. Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Work Location: In person
What you’ll do
Support design work through material and finish selections, sourcing, mood boards, presentations, and research, while helping maintain a client-ready showroom. Gain practical exposure to residential construction, contractors, trades, deliveries, installations, client and supplier communication, and project coordination.
Requirements
Applicants should be students in Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, Residential Design, Drafting, Construction Management, or a related program. The employer seeks someone creative, reliable, organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn about both design and construction.
Benefits
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Parking
Listed skills
- Project Coordination · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Reliability · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Material And Finish Selection
- Product And Material Sourcing
- Mood Board Creation
- Presentation Preparation
- Design Research
- Showroom Maintenance
- Client Communication
- Supplier Communication
- Project Coordination
- Construction Coordination
- Organization
- Reliability
Job areas
- Art & Design
- Construction
- Engineering