About the role#
This internship with the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable offers students the chance to gain experience in road infrastructure and maintenance. You will work within the Direction générale principale de la région métropolitaine de Montréal to support projects related to the planning, operation, and maintenance of the regional road network.
What you'll do#
- Monitor current and periodic maintenance contracts (40%).
- Prepare specific work projects, whether contracted out or handled internally (25%).
- Draft and prepare work notices (20%).
- Participate in the preparation of future specifications (15%).
- Support technicians in the surveillance and preparation of winter contracts using ministerial systems.
- Track the work of service providers using internal tools.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
- Proficiency in French, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively.
- Motivation, autonomy, rigor, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Good physical condition and an interest in field work and road infrastructure.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and an ASP Construction card.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Availability to work night shifts if required.
Location & details#
- Locations: Repentigny, Laval, Boucherville, Vaudreuil-Dorion, and Montréal, Quebec.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting January 4, 2027).
- Modality: On-site and hybrid options available based on government policy.
- Compensation: Paid internship at a minimum hourly rate of $25.68 plus a 6.5% supplement for social benefits.
- Schedule: Full-time (35 hours per week) with potential for day, evening, or night shifts.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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