Architecture Student - Buildings (Summer 2026) - 4-18 Month Term

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Your Opportunity

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

We have an opportunity for an Architecture Student / Intern for a 4 to 18-month term. This opportunity is available in our Yellowknife, Iqaluit, and Whitehorse offices.

As a student you will be working within teams on various projects in an innovative and design orientated environment with close guidance and direction from a Senior Designer or Architect. Responsibilities will be diverse and may range from the preparation of design drawings, studies, research, presentation materials, models, and technical drawings.

In the Territories, northern traditions mix with the everyday lifestyles of modern Canadians from all cultures and backgrounds. The result is a unique sense of place that both welcomes newcomers and embraces new ideas. Whether you’re interested in an adventure filled with fishing, hunting, skiing, biking, hiking or snowmobiling, or just looking to experience life in a beautiful, small urban centre, the North could be the place for you. Up here, work-life balance truly exists. Build your career AND enjoy your life!

Your Key Responsibilities

Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.

Supports project team in development of design documentation.

Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.

Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.

Assists in research of concept, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Basic understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, and / or SketchUp and the use of it as a design tool.

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university. Previous work experience would be an asset, but not required.

A portfolio of project work will need to be provided for review. This can either be in pdf format or links to an online portfolio site.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada | NT | Yellowknife

Organization : BC-1449 Buildings-CA North

Employee Status : Temporary

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 02 / 10 / 2025 03 : 10 : 23

Req ID : 1002545