Economics Advisory Intern

**A future with purpose**

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

**The opportunity**
- Request, review, and handle project data, market studies, and financial and economic plans
- Conduct business planning, economic, contractual, and financial analysis
- Interact with members across Arup for their input on Advisory projects and develop internal networks
- Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and coordinate/handle project inputs from Arup consultants
- Review and/or develop financial models, economic cost-benefit analyses, feasibility analyses, and market studies
- Prepare and deliver clear and concise written reports and presentations to summarize tasks undertaken and key outputs derived
- Support the Advisory team in the development of proposals and other business development materials

**Is this role right for you?**

We’re looking for current students who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients - we’d like to hear from you.

**Required**:

- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, economics, finance, business administration, or similar fields required
- Curiosity about infrastructure, i.e., rail, aviation, highways, renewable energy, social infrastructure
- Ability to learn concepts, complete tasks independently, and work collaboratively across the Arup teams
- Experience translating sophisticated technical information for non-technical audiences, including excellent presentation and proven report writing skills
- Practical hands-on experience with financial modeling, projections, and inputs/outputs, i.e., capital expenditure, operational expenditure, and revenue
- Knowledge of different procurement models, i.e., Public-Private Partnerships, collaborative, progressive
- Experience in business, finance, economics, project, and process management

**Our teams notable projects**
- VIA Rail - High Frequency Rail
- Metrolinx - Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
- Waterfront Toronto
- Canada Infrastructure Bank - Tshiuetin Rail
- Infrastructure Ontario
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)
- Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
- BlackRock
- Port of Montreal

**What we offer you**

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

**Flexible Working****:

- We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

**Next Steps**

**Different people, shared values**

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). Arup’s Calgary office is situated on Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations (Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations, as well as home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, District 5 a