Osco Construction Group
Built steel, concrete and construction solutions across Canada, U.S. and Caribbean since 1955.
13 hours ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
Students can contribute in areas such as Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Engineering. In Accounting & Finance, they will support financial operations and assist with reporting for a multi‑division organization. In Human Resources, they will help drive recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and other HR initiatives. Engineering roles include quality control, detailing, project management, estimation, and general production or operational support, working alongside experienced engineers on real‑world design and construction challenges.
- Support financial operations and assist with reporting in a multi‑division environment (Accounting & Finance).
- Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR initiatives (Human Resources).
- Perform quality control, detailing, project management, estimation, and production support on engineering projects.
- Work alongside experienced engineers on real‑world design and construction challenges.
Requirements
Benefits
OSCO Construction Group, one of Atlantic Canada’s most diverse construction and manufacturing companies, is offering summer student opportunities. The program invites motivated students across multiple disciplines to spend their summer doing hands‑on, meaningful work while learning from industry leaders. Participants will join a family of companies that includes precast concrete, structural steel, construction management, aggregates, rebar and more, giving exposure to real projects and challenges.
OSCO offers hands‑on experience with real responsibility, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to multiple business units and career paths. The collaborative, supportive work environment encourages growth and may lead to future co‑ops or full‑time positions. Whether crunching numbers, supporting operations, or contributing to community‑shaping structures, students become part of something meaningful.
- Gain hands‑on experience with real responsibility.
- Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Gain exposure to multiple business units and career paths.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Opportunity for future co‑ops or full‑time roles.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded in 1955
Company Origin
The company was established in 1955 in Saint John, NB by K.C. Irving and Hans W. Klohn.
40,000+ tons annually
Steel Processing Capacity
Processes over 40,000 tons of steel each year, supporting a wide range of construction projects.
- Over decades, it evolved into a group of specialized companies in structural steel, rebar, precast concrete, ready‑mix concrete, aggregates, and construction management.
- Today it serves industrial, institutional, commercial, infrastructure and multi‑residential sectors across Canada, the Eastern U.S. and the Caribbean.
- Member companies—including Ocean Steel, Strescon, Ocean Steel Rebar and FCC Construction—bring deep capability in their niches.
- OSCO’s capacity includes precast concrete, ready‑mix operations, aggregate supply, structural fabrication, and on‑site construction management.
- An unusual strength: fully integrated steel and concrete fabrication across several plants, enabling highly coordinated and complex builds.
Culture + Values
- Safety and Quality are our primary focus
- We work with integrity and take pride in delivering the highest standard of service
- Our people are the cornerstone of our success
- We continuously pursue innovation in our processes and projects
- We embrace collaboration and open communication
- We are committed to delivering on time and within budget
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Emissions Goal
Target to achieve net zero emissions through strategic reductions and sustainable practices.
- Actively reducing carbon footprint through efficient practices and sustainable sourcing
- Incorporating energy-efficient technologies into all projects
- Minimizing waste and promoting recycling on job sites
- Prioritizing sustainable materials and eco-friendly designs