Job ID: 505680
Work Type: Internship
It is a great time to join the CRH Canada team! CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.
We are building a world- class team. Make your mark!
You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.
Who we are?
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers and under the long established and respected name of Dufferin Construction, a CRH Company, we operate a multi-million construction business which provides construction services throughout Southern Ontario and on key projects across Canada. Founded in 1912, Dufferin Construction has built a solid reputation for market excellence, drawing on a rich history and a strong heritage of quality, stability and innovative leadership in the marketplace. Dufferin Construction is one of the largest heavy civil engineering contractors in the industry, employing over 1000 people.
Dufferin Construction offers a wide range of construction services that cater to the Heavy Civil, Commercial/Industrial, Municipal and Land Development market segments.
CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.
Concrete Construction Services: Concrete paving, roller compacted concrete paving, construction of retaining walls, sidewalks and curbs, barrier walls, cement stabilized base placement and Dufferin-Slipstone extruded wall system.
Asphalt Construction Services: Asphalt paving, operate ten Asphalt hot mix plants and one portable asphalt plant.
Excavation and Underground Construction Services: Sewer and watermain, earth excavation, earth borrow and grading and granular placement.
Structural Construction Services: Bridge structures, retaining walls, structure rehabilitation and cast in place utility structures.
Environmental Construction Services: Landfill reclamation and rehabilitation, and the manufacturing of recycled granular materials.
Design Build Construction Services: Participated in some of the largest and most complex projects in the country including Sir Adam Beck Tunnel in Niagara Falls, Highway 407 and the Infield Development project at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Other Construction Services: Airport snow removal.
Why work with us?
Dufferin Construction builds careers. Our door is always open to hire highly skilled and motivated individuals who want to develop to their full potential while playing a key role in our future plans. Solid growth opportunities are available that provide progression from entry level to senior management positions. Our growth and development strategy involves defined practical experience in project management, augmented with annual training programs to accelerate career progression.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

Current enrollment with an accredited, post-secondary institution for Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technologist or Civil Engineering Technician.
Must possess a valid, ‘G’/Class 5 driver’s license.

Assist the Project Superintendent in planning, coordinating and supervising construction activities including crew and equipment.
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects by implementing the Company’s OH&S management system.
Maintain and manage plans, specifications, cost, and material estimates, subcontract and related reports.
Establish, monitor and initiate updates to, construction work schedules.
Maintain accurate cost control plans by entering daily units of completion and processing timecards and material packing slips for payment and cost control updates.
Coordinate proper procurement of construction materials ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of purchase orders.
Expedite progress payment certificates, final payment certificates and all extra work orders as per contract.
Calculate all productivity and material yields.
Arrange and conduct construction field services as required.
Maintain diary for each project on a daily basis.
Employees may also be assigned other work as required.