Engineering Summer Student

Job No: NSC139
Location: Saskatoon

Northern Strands Group of Companies is currently accepting applications for Summer Student Employment for the months of May to August 2025. Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide assistance with engineering design and technical support for the construction of industrial and mining projects
  • Assist with preparation and execution of overall work plan and schedule
  • Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments
  • Prepare simple plans and reports with the related engineering calculations
  • Provide other technical project support as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Basic Requirements:

  • Ability to commence full-time (40 hours/week) work from the beginning of May until the end of August
  • Minimum 2nd or 3rd year of study is preferred but not required
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
  • Ability to handle competing priorities simultaneously 
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well alone or in a team setting
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) is considered an asset
  • Possess a positive and professional attitude, set a high standard, and convey professionalism at all times

Students/applicants must provide a resume and should clearly indicate the following information in their application submission:

  • Area of post-secondary study
  • Any previous related work and/or volunteer experience
  • Any training certification or tickets
  • References: include at least two references with their name, email address, phone number and relationship to you

 

How to Apply:

Students interested in working for Northern Strands Group of Companies for the 2025 summer season must submit a resume and complete the online application process to be considered; deadline May 2nd, 2025. Once the position is filled, this job posting will be closed.

 

All returning students must re-apply.

 

NORTHERN STRANDS GROUP OF COMAPANIES

Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals comprising 14 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

 

Northern Strands Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

 

We thank all applicants, however only those selected to continue the recruitment process will be contacted!

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About Northern Strands Group

With health and safety in mind, Northern Strands has been supplying industry since 1970, evolving into six major divisions that offers needed tools and technical knowledge in mine hoisting and attachments, general rigging, engineered fall protection, suspended access, training, and agriculture terminal maintenance.