Summer Operations Intern

Kent•Sarnia, ON

1d•CA$18 - CA$18•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a motivated Summer Operations Intern to support office operations and project administration activities within the Sarnia office. This position is designed to provide practical workplace experience and professional development opportunities while assisting various functional teams with administrative coordination, document management, reporting, data entry, and general office support activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Project Teams, HSSE, Human Resources, and other business functions to support day-to-day activities while gaining exposure to the engineering and construction industry.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a post-secondary program in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Strong interest in gaining practical workplace experience within an engineering and professional services environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Positive attitude, professionalism, and strong customer service orientation.
Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Reliable, organized, and accountable.
Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic office environment.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

Assist with general office administration and day-to-day operational activities.
Support filing, scanning, document organization, and records management.
Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and preparation of meeting materials.
Support preparation of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Assist project teams with administrative and coordination activities.
Support data entry, tracking logs, spreadsheets, and status reports.
Assist with maintaining project records and documentation.
Support document distribution and information management activities.
Help track action items and support completion of routine administrative tasks.
Enter and maintain information within company systems and databases.
Assist with compiling operational metrics and reports.
Support quality checks of project and office documentation.
Help organize information for management reporting and presentations.
Collaborate with various departments to support business objectives.
Participate in team meetings and office initiatives.
Learn and apply company procedures and best practices.
Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform other administrative duties as required to support office operations.
Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.