Information Services (IS) Intern (Winter Term)

at  Turner Construction Company

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees, and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes—schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more—throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world.
Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Turner Construction, located in Vancouver is looking for students who can fulfill a 4,8 or 12 month IS (Information Systems) Internship beginning in January 2025. The Intern must be available to work in office or on site with the team Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. The role includes assisting end users with desktop support or basic systems related issues at the local level and installing information system technology at business unit and job site locations.
The purpose of the Internship is to provide the student with supervised practice at the workplace or on the jobsite in the continuing daily operations of technology systems.

HOW TO APPLY

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:
1. Click, “Apply Now”
2. Include your cover letter and resume and the duration that you are available for.
3. Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.
Thank you for your interest in Turner. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be 20.00 - 23.00 annualized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using Windows 10, Windows 11 and MacOS
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating system, Office 365, MS Exchange, and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of VOIP, LAN equipment, and peripheral network device
• Basic skills with M365 Office applications and Office 2016
• Able to assist with Android and iPhone configuration
• Basic understanding of malware/spyware/anti-virus software
• Basic understanding of fundamentals related to LAN/WAN computer environments and concepts.
• Able to effectively operate in a multi-tasking environment
• Currently enrolled in an accredited, college/university in their junior or senior year, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent program

• Assist with tier 1 support for voice and desktop systems, resolving or conferring with the appropriate technical or systems personnel.
• Troubleshoot basic technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Respond to end user hardware and software requests.
• Assist in updating documentation of the local technology infrastructure.
• Assist in updating inventories of software, versions and applications of desktop computers. Control additions, deletions and changes in equipment assigned to the unit.
• Verify daily systems backups of the local server and other mission critical business unit infrastructure. Provide notification of any identified systems failures.
• Assist with projects as directed by the local IS staff, following Turner IS methodology.
• Maintain daily tickets to ensure the highest service levels are maintained.
• Contribute to training of end users on Turner standard software tools.
• Perform other duties as necessary.