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Student Operational and Proposal Coordinator

CompanyBird Construction
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The coordinator will assist in gathering information for proposals, formatting documents, and managing the review process with stakeholders. They will also collect operational data, track KPIs, and act as a liaison between various departments to support project planning and design.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3743
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.
About the Role
Student Operational and Proposal Coordinator

Our internships and Co-ops are designed to provide you with a business relevant project that will allow you to independently manage your own area of responsibility, while receiving support from an assigned Supervisor and Technical Mentor. We’ll help you discover your strengths and development areas in a challenging, fun, and supportive work environment.

We are seeking a student to join us for an 8 month co-op position starting in September 2026. This position will be based out of Vancouver, BC.

What You Will Be Working On

You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Business, or related construction-based discipline.

  • Collaborate with various departments for proposal information gathering.
  • Assist in creating and formatting proposal documents to meet organizational standards.
  • Coordinate the review process, ensuring timely stakeholder feedback.
  • Conduct market research for relevant proposal content.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction professionals as part of integrated design-build teams to support design development.
  • Participate in team meetings, take meeting minutes, contribute to project planning, coordination, and problem-solving discussions.
  • Take on additional responsibilities or tasks related to construction design as required.
  • Collecting operational data, generating reports, and analyzing performance metrics.
  • Acting as a bridge between departments like Digital Services, Business Unit based Operations, People & Culture’s Learning & Development and Finance.
  • Building dashboards, tracking KPIs, and presenting insights.
  • Support in the design, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of learning activities and operational solutions.
  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships Exemplify the Ideal Team Player – Hungry, Humble, Smart Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

What We Are Looking For

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.

Key Skills
Proposal coordinationMarket researchData collectionPerformance metricsReport generationStakeholder managementProject planningInterpersonal skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsDashboard buildingKPI trackingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationConstruction design support
Categories
ConstructionAdministrativeManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsConsulting