Graduate Development Programme

Summary

The opportunities available to graduates at Turner & Townsend across the Canada are unparalleled. Our full-time two-year development programme in Canada is designed to provide you with the skills, training and experience to be a successful consultant. With our guidance and experience, you’ll get valuable insight into a competitive, thriving industry.

You’ll also receive direct mentorship from industry leaders alongside peer-to-peer coaching to enhance your learning.

Programme detail

The programme

We offer a two-year programme based across Canada, designed to give you market-leading training in the industry. Our graduate development programme covers project management, cost management, and project controls and is tailored to the local context and market requirements.

The framework

Our framework develops graduates in two areas: service delivery (enhancing technical skills in project and cost management) and business management (building knowledge of internal functions).

Professional development

Upon completing the programme, we support graduates in obtaining accreditation from AACE, PMI or CIQS to help further their industry credentials.

Our locations

Our programme is currently available in Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), Ontario (Ottawa, Toronto), British Columbia (Vancouver).

What we're looking for in applicants

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Resilient

We look for people who stand strong in the face of challenges, maintaining progress and stability throughout.

Empathetic

Understanding and valuing the perspectives of others is crucial in our diverse workspace.

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Curious

We encourage a culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed and boundaries are pushed.

Motivational

We look for people who inspire and uplift the people around them, boosting team morale and encouraging peak performance.

Programme areas

We offer three development programmes to our graduates.

Cost and commercial management 
Work on a wide range of tasks in cost and commercial management, developing your skills to become a well-rounded consultant in the construction consultancy sector.

Project controls
Specialise in risk management, project planning and cost control, while learning how to utilise the latest software tools such as Primavera P6.

Project management 
Learn the nuances of successful project management from the initial planning stage to final execution, all while ensuring client satisfaction.

Eligibility criteria

Relevant education 
A relevant construction, cost management or project management-related degree or proof you’re working towards a relevant degree.

The right to work
The right to live and work in Canada.

A strong drive 
A talented communicator with a clear motivation for joining Turner & Townsend, as well as the scheme you’ve applied for.

Recruitment process

Here's what to expect when you apply

We look for people who are not only skilled but also a great fit for our team and culture. Our recruitment process is a two-way conversation – designed to give both you and us the chance to see if we’re the right match for each other.

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Application

Start by finding the listing suited to your skills and interests, then upload your CV and answer our relevant questions in a recorded Q&A. Make sure to specify your preferred locations.

First-round interview

You’ll meet for an online interview with our team where we’ll discuss the role and your suitability.

Second-round interview

If your first interview is successful, you’ll be invited for an on-site interview where we will go into more detail about the role.

Decision making process

Once you have completed these steps, you will hear if you’ve been successful within roughly 10-15 working days.