Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
We are actively seeking for a Building Science Co-op Student to join our growing Building Specialty Services team in our Ottawa, ON office for a minimum 4-month commitment, commencing in September 2026.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of design documents including the drafting of design drawings and editing of technical specifications.
- Assisting in the review and evaluation of existing building envelope components as part of assessment and investigation projects.
- Participation in field verification testing such as window testing, thermography, etc., including the drafting of reports.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports.
- Assisting in the completion of site visits at active construction sites.
- Assisting in project administration including formatting and compiling reports, gathering information, managing data files, drafting proposals, and drafting correspondence.
- Participating in site visits, when required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Have a basic understanding of the construction of buildings, with a focus on the building envelope.
- Be curious about how building enclosures behave when exposed to exterior and interior environmental loads.
- Have an ability and interest in working within a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering team
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment.
- Be proactive and creative
- Be a fast learner, with the ability to adapt
- Be familiar with Building Codes (Part 5 and 9) and related standards (preferred)
- Willingness to work at heights, preferably with valid “Working at Heights” training
- Have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Education and Experience
- In progress toward earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate coursework (Various disciplines can pursue Building Science Consulting as a career. Past and current team members include graduates with degrees in Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineering.)
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range:
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: 1316 Buildings-CA East BSS-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/05/2026 04:05:28
Req ID: 1005868
