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

This is an On-Site Architecture Student design role for the Summer (May-August 2026) As a student you will be working within teams on various projects in an innovative and design-oriented 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. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.  Positions will be available in the Edmonton and Calgary Stantec offices.

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 or other technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.

• Assists in research of concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Passion for innovation and supporting a design-focused architectural studio.

• Collaborative, people-person that thrives working in a team-setting.

• Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.

• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Basic knowledge and application of applicable building codes.

• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.

• Ability to develop floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and details to a construction documentation level.

• Ability to produce presentation renderings, diagrams, and massing models.

• Knowledgeable about innovation in architecture, and actively tracks new trends in design.

• To engage in creative and critical thought. To sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material and translate them into a 3D model.

• Requires an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Enscape and/or Lumion, and the Microsoft Office suite of apps.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Architecture (M.Arch).

• Previous professional experience (summer positions or other) is considered an asset.

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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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 | AB | Calgary
Organization: BC-1153 Buildings-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/01/2026 09:01:45
Req ID: 1003996