Quality Co-Operative Intern

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community's transportation landscape Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY:
8-month term, commencing May 2026, located in Edmonton, Alberta

Colas Canada is offering a Co-Op placement opportunity within our Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Team. This team plays a critical role in ensuring the project is built to meet all requirements, codes, and standards. As a QA/QC Co-Op, you will assist with oversight and review of subcontractor documentation and on-site quality control activities. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams (Project Coordinators, Construction Coordinators, Field Review Monitors) and external partners (testing agencies, third parties, subcontractors) to help deliver a high-quality product. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

The duties will be varied and will focus on tasks/activities required to meet our environmental, safety and design compliance obligations.

Candidates should be physically able to negotiate terrain on an in-process construction site.

Main Responsibilities

• Review construction performance to ensure early identification of variances and deficiencies
• Ensure early identification and documentation of non-conformities through regular surveillance audits, site walkdowns, and other forms of QC activities
• Support external ISO 9001 regulation and assessment audit programs.
• Support and assist in all external and internal audits.
• Support the QA/QC team with reviewing, approving, and developing Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP) and their associated checklists and inspection forms
• Assist the team with performing and documenting regular surveillance audits to ensure adherence to the ITP program
• Assist the Field Coordinators with ensuring that all personnel working on the project understand the code and specification requirements applicable to their specific scope of work
• Review quality records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in Monitoring and evaluating the subcontractors' performance and report to the Construction Quality Manager.
• Support Field Coordinators with material receiving process to ensure all received materials are in conformance with the approved submittal, stored and handled properly.
• Review and monitor the disposition and status of all issued nonconforming reports and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the associated corrective actions
• Recommend and implement improvements when required.

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Currently enrolled in post- secondary Co-Op program - Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, CSA and ASTM codes considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of general construction methods and construction codes
• Basic knowledge of general construction methods and construction codes
• Understand the requirements of fire-related construction requirements.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Quality Management systems.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
• Thrive on a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Class 5 DL (GDL acceptable)

About Colas
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure – materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.
DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.