Indigenous COOP Student Opportunity

Background

Diamond Schmitt Architects (DSA) and EXP Engineering and Architectural Services (EXP) are supporting the redesign and construction of the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC). ASEC is a federal building that was built in the 1950's and is home to labs and science facilities that serve the Atlantic region. ASEC will be a world-class facility for research and education with the goal of understanding, protecting and sustaining Atlantic freshwater and coastal saltwater aquatic ecosystems in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean regions.

The redesign of the ASEC Building is a significant project located in the heart of Moncton where the Federal Government, with the design and construction teams, is looking for intensive collaboration with Indigenous communities, employees, and partners in the region. This new approach to inclusion requires significant collaboration from everyone involved with the project and the design team (DSA and EXP) needs help with design related work as well as connecting with Indigenous communities. This project is estimated to be completed in 2031 and offers summer employment opportunities for Indigenous student to support the team and act as a liaison between the teams and the community.

If you are someone who has a passion for architecture and engaging Indigenous communities than this opportunity is for you

In this role, you will be a part of the Diamond Schmitt/EXP Design team. You will have the opportunity to work on the redesign and construction of the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC). The position will be based in the Moncton offices of EXP, but there may be an option to be based out of EXP's Fredericton or Saint John offices.

 What your day will look like

Depending on candidate's qualifications, assist in the design activities of the project.

• Assist the Design Team with administrative functions and processes
• Build relationships with multiple teams and with Indigenous communities
• Help present the project to various audiences and attend networking events, career fairs, or any other events planned in connection with the ASEC project
• Assist with Graphic Design and Social Media Act as an assistant liaison between design team and Indigenous participants and partners
• Organize and communicate with Indigenous partners, communities and stakeholders
• Support other projects the design team is working on, when possible
• Liaise with sub-consultants and subcontractors

 What you will need to succeed

• An interest in architecture, engineering and community engagement
• A technical background in architecture, engineering field or construction would be considered an asset
• Highschool diploma, preferred
• Pursuing, or intend to pursue post-secondary or a technical program
• Strong communications skills
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Basic understanding and capability with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and ability to learn new software applications.

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence. Find out more about life at EXP by visiting 

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at  James Arnold is our Indigenous engagement lead on this project.

Please send your resume and a little about yourself via email to James Arnold