EIT - Rotational Development Opportunity

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

EIT - Rotational Development Opportunity

Requisition ID: 6643

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 2J1 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6X 0B2

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Position Overview:

This EIT, Rotational Development Opportunity is an exciting way to join the Lafarge Pathways Program for new and recent graduates. When hired into this position, the successful candidate will also be enrolled in Lafarge’s New Grad program, which is a 24-month development program designed for individuals to gain exposure to new career paths within Lafarge.

This is a developmental role and an opportunity to gain widespread expertise within our business with the ultimate goal of building a long-term career with Lafarge. You will have the opportunity to be assigned to at least three (3) different product lines during a two-year rotation. Product Lines may include Precast, Pipe, Construction, Aggregates, and/or Ready-Mix.

These assignments are designed to allow you to explore and discover a variety of possible career paths across Lafarge, while accelerating your own personal growth, network and development. Successful participants from this program will transition into full-time opportunities that capitalize their full potential.

Responsibilities:

Benefits of working as a Rotational New Grad:

 Learn through hands-on experience in collaboration with subject matter experts as well as a dedicated mentor.
 Rotate to different product lines to build experience and knowledge.
 Gain experience across multiple disciplines including Commercial, Finance, Sales & Estimating, Operations, Quality Control and/or Project Management
 Meet and interact with fellow graduates, building a strong network across the organization
 Enhance fundamental leadership skills
 Hired for a career with Lafarge, not just a job.

Qualification Profile:

Education:

 Recent graduate from a Bachelor of Engineering or Technology Program (Civil/Structural preferred) or Bachelor of Commerce
 The successful candidate in the role should be registered as an EIT with APEGA or eligible for registration.
 Interest in a long-term career in manufacturing, engineering and construction with a goal to pursue P. Eng. or CET designation.

Experience & Skill Set:

 Demonstrated leadership potential
 Self-starter / Problem solver / Self-disciplined
 excellent interpersonal, organization, communication and computer skills
 the ability to work both collaboratively in teams and the drive and passion to individually contribute to great outcomes
 Natural curiosity and passion for analytics and process improvement
 Prior co-op or work experience in the industry is considered an asset

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

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