Project Management Co-op Student

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

The Project Management Co-op Student will report to the Manager of Capital Projects and be part of the Energy & Technical Services team based in Niagara Falls. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of capital and operational projects across Ontario and other locations throughout Canada.

Working alongside experienced project managers engineers operations teams Health & Safety Environmental Performance Sales Marketing and external contractors the student will assist with projects involving heavy civil mechanical chemical process infrastructure commercial buildings wastewater treatment systems and other facilities that support Walkers growing operations.

This role is ideal for a motivated student looking to develop project management engineering construction and business skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The rate of pay will be $30-32/hr.

What Youll Be Doing

• Assist with project planning and scope development by gathering information from operations engineering consultants equipment suppliers and contractors.
• Support the preparation of project budgets cost estimates schedules and business case documentation.
• Assist in tracking project progress budgets and schedules and help prepare project status reports.
• Support the preparation of bid packages tender documents and contractor evaluation materials.
• Assist with procurement activities including obtaining quotes tracking material deliveries and maintaining project records.
• Participate in project meetings take meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and gather information for project teams.
• Assist in coordinating contractors consultants suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Support project documentation including drawings specifications change requests permits and regulatory approvals.
• Help ensure project activities are conducted in accordance with company Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with various Walker business units to help identify operational challenges and support the development of practical solutions.
• Assist with permit applications and correspondence with municipalities and regulatory agencies as required.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals estimates schedules and technical documentation for new projects.
• Maintain organized project files and records and assist with data analysis and reporting activities.
• Perform other project-related duties and special assignments as required.

Heres What You Need

• Currently enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year Engineering Construction Management Project Management Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related post-secondary program.
• Previous co-op internship construction manufacturing or industrial experience is considered an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and Outlook.

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.