Job Level: Student
Closing Date: 28/03/2025
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is actively seeking students who would like to join us this summer and work alongside our dedicated professionals. Our summer student program runs from May 2025 to end of August 2025.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.
Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
We create meaningful employment opportunities for youth who want to take an active role in building Canada’s Capital. Throughout the year, the NCC hires more than 150 students to meet specific operational needs. Join our team of dedicated professionals this summer and be part of carrying out this important mandate. Both part- and full-time positions are available in a wide variety of disciplines.
The Design and Construction branch is recruiting for several student opportunities, under the following categories. Please review the specific requirements for each position before applying.
• Landscape Architecture
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Commemoration / Industrial Design
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
• Full-time university student;
• Enrolled in full-time studies in the next academic year;
• Possess or eligible to obtain reliability security clearance.
ASSET
• Possess a valid driver’s licence (Ontario; Class G, Quebec: Class 5, or Provincial equivalent) and provide a good driver’s abstract.
Landscape Architecture
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of one (1) year in a Landscape Architecture program;
• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Design Creative Suite.
Architecture
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of one (1) year in a Architecture program;
• Experience in REVIT and Adobe creative suite;
• Please include a design portfolio with your application and resume (examples of freehand sketching, graphics, technical drawings and specifications, and final renderings).
o Students selected for interviews are then expected to bring their portfolio and speak about the projects.
Engineering
REQUIREMENTS
• Enrolled in an engineering program (mechanical, electrical or civil engineering with focus on structural);
• Experience with AutoCAD.
Project Management
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of two (2) years in an Engineering, Business, or Project Management program;
• Ability to read an interpret project drawings and specifications.
Commemoration / Industrial Design
REQUIREMENTS
• Completed a minimum of three (3) years in an Industrial Design program;
• Bilingual in both official languages;
• Please include a design portfolio with your application and resume (examples of freehand sketching, graphics, technical drawings and specifications, and final renderings).
o Students selected for interviews are then expected to bring their portfolio and speak about the projects.
RATES OF PAY
Student rates of pay are determined by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
The NCC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.
The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.
Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).
Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.