Design Student
Bird Construction
Co‑op design student assisting integrated design‑build projects (4‑8 mo)
7 days ago ago
C$40,560 - C$62,400
Entry-level
Internship
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
drawing review
schedule management
progress monitoring
documentation
material research
team collaboration
- Assist in reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
- Participate in team meetings, take meeting minutes, contribute to project planning, coordination, and problem-solving discussions
- Support the maintenance of design schedules and coordinate the timely delivery of design team outputs.
- Take on additional responsibilities or tasks related to construction design as required.
- Monitor design progress to ensure alignment with project requirements, schedule, and workplans, including tracking and documenting design changes
- Assist in the preparation of project documentation, design reports, and presentations.
- Support in researching materials, construction techniques, and building codes to ensure compliance and quality in design.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction professionals as part of integrated design-build teams to support design development
What you bring
bluebeam
revizto
smartsheet
engineering
gpa 3.0
communication
- If you are selected for a role with client specific requirements, you may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug testing.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Exposure to real construction projects and design workflows
- Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- All applications must include a current transcript
- Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Bird Construction or one of our wholly owned subsidiaries
- Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
- Demonstrate strong ability to work independently on assigned tasks, take initiative, manage time and priorities effectively
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
- You will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship and possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- You are currently enrolled in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Structural, or Industrial Engineering program
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Studio, Revizto and Smartsheet is considered an asset
- A supportive environment that values autonomy, creativity, and teamwork
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in both design and construction
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- must have residency or a valid work permit to be employed by bird
- may be required to complete pre‑employment medical and/or alcohol & drug testing
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Company
Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
- Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
- Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
- Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
- Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
- Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
- With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
- We bring life to vision
- Creating great things with you
- We put safety first
- A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
- We are stronger together
- Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
- We lead with honesty
- We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
- We are driven to do great work
- We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
- We create opportunity
- Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
- Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
- Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
- Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
- Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
- Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
- Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
- 'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
- National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
- Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
- Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
- Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
- Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.
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