Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description We are currently hiring for an Intern to work with our Design and Project Management groups on First Nation Solid Waste Management, Environmental Remediation, Water Management, Renewable Energy, and Emergency Response Planning projects. This position is a paid internship position. We are currently providing technical assistance to Indigenous Peoples across BC to develop recycling systems, improve waste collection, and reduce diesel combustion in off-grid communities.
The objective of GHD’s Internship Program is to be able to give students who self-identify as a member of the indigenous community the opportunity to work in a consulting environmental on Indigenous projects located in BC. It is GHD’s hope that after the program, successful interns will be able to give back to their communities directly or return to GHD and continue to work with other Indigenous communities.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Assist with client and contractor communications including preparation and delivery of presentations and meeting records
- Meet Indigenous community representatives and assist in determining local needs and objectives, possibly including preliminary site visits
- Conduct research for projects
- Prepare documents including Indigenous Services Canada (ISC, formerly INAC) funding applications, project progress and completion reports, and project memorandums
- Provide support for project administration tasks
- Participate in design meetings and project team meetings
Education
- Post-secondary education (currently enrolled or recent graduation, or an equivalent combination of education and work/life experience
Experience
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (First Nations status or non-status, Metis, 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, and/or the environment through work, education, and/or volunteer experience
- Positive attitude
- Written and verbal communication abilities
- Valid driver's license
About GHD
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
Apprenez-en davantage sur nous à ghd.com
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description We are currently hiring for an Intern to work with our Design and Project Management groups on First Nation Solid Waste Management, Environmental Remediation, Water Management, Renewable Energy, and Emergency Response Planning projects. This position is a paid internship position. We are currently providing technical assistance to Indigenous Peoples across BC to develop recycling systems, improve waste collection, and reduce diesel combustion in off-grid communities.
The objective of GHD’s Internship Program is to be able to give students who self-identify as a member of the indigenous community the opportunity to work in a consulting environmental on Indigenous projects located in BC. It is GHD’s hope that after the program, successful interns will be able to give back to their communities directly or return to GHD and continue to work with other Indigenous communities.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Assist with client and contractor communications including preparation and delivery of presentations and meeting records
- Meet Indigenous community representatives and assist in determining local needs and objectives, possibly including preliminary site visits
- Conduct research for projects
- Prepare documents including Indigenous Services Canada (ISC, formerly INAC) funding applications, project progress and completion reports, and project memorandums
- Provide support for project administration tasks
- Participate in design meetings and project team meetings
Education
- Post-secondary education (currently enrolled or recent graduation, or an equivalent combination of education and work/life experience
Experience
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (First Nations status or non-status, Metis, 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, and/or the environment through work, education, and/or volunteer experience
- Positive attitude
- Written and verbal communication abilities
- Valid driver's license
About GHD
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
Apprenez-en davantage sur nous à ghd.com