Expansion Control System Intern (12 to 16 Months)

Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.

Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada.  The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

Duration of the Internship: 12 to 16 Months

Intern will support the Technical Coordinator in the performance of the following:

• Provide customer support. Customers include Architects, Engineers, contractors, ownership, and distribution.
• Target and track projects using Construction Market Data tools, assisting with management of the sales pipeline.
• Interpret design intent and field conditions communicated through photos, CAD and sketched drawings.
• Communicate internally with technical support teams in preparation of submittal and manufacturing shop drawings.
• Generate quotes to bidders, working with sales team
• Work directly with customers and internal manufacturing on pending projects to ensure orders are accurate and project deadlines are closely met.
• Prepare project submittal packages and provide customers with warranty packages.
• Coordinate technical literature, sample fulfillment and other customer related functions.
• Receive customer orders, verify for accuracy and process with CSR in accordance with the established procedures.
• Follow up with internal logistics to ensure that products are delivered to the customers on time.
• Perform other related tasks as requested.

Technical & Academic

• Currently enrolled in Architectural Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of foundational courses such as drafting, CAD, structures, or construction methods.
• Ability to interpret basic drawings, plans, or specifications (beginner level is fine).
• Basic understanding of building assemblies or construction processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable learning new software tools (e.g., CAD viewer, CRM, or mobile apps).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to follow technical instructions accurately.

Professional Attributes

• Willingness to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Initiative and curiosity about technical or construction‑related topics.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and customers.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

 

Are you an active Architectural Science or Civil Engineering student looking to gain experience through a full‑time work‑term opportunity? If so, you are exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for!

Sika Canada is seeking ambitious students who want to gain valuable industry experience. We have an exciting opportunity for an intern to participate in a work-term opportunity with our Expansion System Control Team.

If this work-term opportunity is of interest, we want to hear from you.!!

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 35,000 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow. 
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.