2025 Summer Intern
2 weeks ago
About Polygon
At Polygon, we pride ourselves on building with purpose. A true British Columbia owned and operated real estate developer since 1980, we've built more than 34,000 homes throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. From luxury high-rise towers in dynamic urban centers to complete master planned communities, we have worked hard to earn the trust of thousands of families by committing to quality design, sound construction, and exceptional customer service.
We value integrity, trust, and 'doing the right thing'. Our team of bright, motivated, and hard-working employees is really what makes Polygon such a great place to work and we truly believe in investing in our teams and in the communities in which we build. Come join one of British Columbia's top real estate developers
Internship overview
We are excited to offer university students with a passion for real estate an opportunity to be a 'Polygoner' for a 15-week (May 12 – August 22, 2025) internship/co-op. You will get to learn various aspects of our business and make strong connections within the industry. This will be an immersive experience, designed to provide you with a core focus on Development, Finance, Acquisitions, or Marketing, while also providing meaningful, integrative exposure to all of the other function groups.
Based out of our Vancouver head office, you will work alongside industry leaders on exciting projects and tasks and gain valuable work experience. Consider this your next step towards a career in real estate
What you can expect:
- Interesting projects and assignments: We want your internship to be an engaging and enriching experience Work on ongoing Polygon communities and projects and make an impact from day one.
- "Polygon Academy": Participate in a series of in-person sessions designed to give you an understanding of all aspects of real estate development, culminating in an integrative group case study presentation.
- Mentoring support: Experience on-going coaching and support from senior managers to gain a deeper understanding of the industry and how it relates to your individual career path.
- Professional development: Opportunities to participate in weekly meetings, site visits, and hosted events.
- Networking: Build and broaden cross-functional relationships with various leaders.
- Work culture: A welcoming work environment that values collaboration and its people.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Undergraduate students who are currently completing their third year of study, with preference given to students pursuing degrees in business
- Demonstrated interest in Real Estate through extra-curricular participation or activities, preferred
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and demonstrate effective organization skills to meet business objectives
- Detail-oriented approach to carrying out responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
- Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Salary
- Salary: $3,750/month
Additional Benefits
- Summer Hours: Additional days off before Long Weekends, and leave early every Friday
- Accessible and transit-friendly location: close to the 99 B-line bus stop
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button to apply. The following documents are required as part of your application: cover letter, resume, and unofficial academic transcript. We thank all applicants for their interest and will only be in touch with shortlisted candidates.
Application deadline: January 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (PST)
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