Engineering & Geoscience Student – Internship - All Canadian Locations

Job description

This position can be based at one of our BGC office locations in Canada listed here. About Us BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team. We believe in One Team , Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity. The Role BGC is seeking student interns with a passion for applied earth sciences and a dedication to learning in a technically challenging and inspiring team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant work experience and a desire to travel and work in diverse and remote conditions. BGC provides an opportunity for student interns to develop practical skillsets and gain experience within the field of geotechnical and geoscience consulting. Student interns at BGC can expect a mix of office and field-based project work that supports a wide variety of clients in the mining, pipeline, transportation, energy, and community sectors, completed under the guidance of technical experts. Typical field work includes site investigations (including drilling, testing pitting, lab testing, geophysical surveys, instrumentation installation, river/stream inspection, and geohazard assessment) and construction monitoring (including dam, pond, and ditch construction, fill placement, foundation excavation, assessment and approval, and instrumentation installations and monitoring). Field work could range from a couple days up to approximately 2-week long field stints in remote areas, and multiple shifts, or a scheduled rotation. The balance of office and field work varies, though BGC strives to get student interns into the field with BGC’s professionals whenever possible. Typical office work includes reporting and interpretation of field data, supporting data management and data entry, interpretation of instrumentation data, and contribution to designs. Required Education, Experience and Competencies Enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a relevant undergraduate degree in Civil (Geotechnical/Hydrotechnical/General) or Geological Engineering, Geoscience, Geology, Geophysics or a related field Excellent written, presentation and oral communications MS Office skills A second language is an asset Familiarity with some of the below topics is an asset: Soil Mechanics Rock Mechanics Hydrogeology Hydrology and Hydraulics Geochemistry Geomorphology Technical Writing Position Requirements Drug & Alcohol Testing To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident. Driver’s License BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history. Travel and Vaccination BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources . BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position. Company Benefits BGC offers our student interns the following: Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity Professional development and mentoring opportunities Social and wellness activities Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000-64,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes an annual bonus, training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion BGC strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at . Disclosures (1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team. (2) This posting reflects multiple opportunities, including existing internship roles being replaced at the end of their term as well as newly created internship positions resulting from our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities. (3) This posting will close on February 15, 2027 (4) Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to ​BGC Engineering Inc.​ using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.