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Student opportunities at Chandos offer hands-on experience within a technical construction environment. We believe future industry leaders are built through real experience, meaningful responsibility, and thoughtful mentorship. Our student opportunities are designed for those ready to learn while working on complex, high-impact projects.
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Why Build Your Career with Chandos
Work on exceptional projects
As a student at Chandos, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on complex and technically demanding projects. From advanced building systems to architecturally ambitious spaces, you’ll be part of teams that tackle meaningful challenges and deliver work you’re proud to stand behind.
Get your hands dirty
Students at Chandos are part of the action from day one. You’ll be embedded in project teams, gaining hands-on experience through construction and real world problem-solving. It’s an opportunity to learn how exceptional buildings come together beyond the basics.
A development-driven culture
From onboarding to ongoing mentorship, we invest in our people at every stage. Students are supported, challenged, and encouraged to ask questions and grow. Developing future leaders is part of how we build for the long term, and students play an important role in that journey.
100% employee-owned
Chandos is 100 per cent employee-owned, with more than 380 employee-owners across all roles. Students work alongside teams who are deeply invested in quality, collaboration, and long-term success, creating a more purposeful work environment.
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Frequently asked questions
We offer a range of paid student opportunities, including internships, co-op placements, and seasonal student roles. Availability varies by division, project needs, and current hiring requirements.
Some popular student roles include Project Coordinator, Estimator, Accounting Clerk, Labourer, Human Resources Intern, and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator, among others.
We welcome applications from post-secondary students enrolled in programs that align with the discipline of the role they are applying for. We look for students who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn.
Students receive an onboarding experience that includes safety training, role-specific learning, and day-one support. Many students work closely with their manager and team who provide guidance and exposure to meaningful work throughout the placement.
Co‑op placements typically range from 4 to 8 months, based on post‑secondary school requirements. Registered Apprentice Program (RAP) student roles are summer placements, lasting 2 months in July and August.
Yes, many students return for multiple student terms or transition into full-time roles after graduation. Student placements are an important part of how we grow our teams, and strong performance can lead to entry-level or new-graduate opportunities.
Student opportunities at Chandos are shared primarily through school job boards, aligned with academic work terms. While some positions may also appear on our careers page, the best practice is to regularly monitor your school’s job board.
Application timelines by student term
- Fall Term: Applications open in May
- Summer Term: Applications open in January
- Winter Term: Applications open in September
Application periods may vary by post-secondary institution*
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