Job ID: 520389
Position Title: Summer Student - Operations
Employment Type: Contract, Full-time
Location: Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON)
Compensation: $19.00 per year
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Dufferin Concrete, a division of CRH Canada is hiring a Summer Student - Operations!
Who we are:
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers.
We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.
CRH Canada is proud to be a part of CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions. For the past 100 years, we have been developing innovative solutions to build the cities of tomorrow. Globally, CRH employs 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries and has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.
Why work with us?
- Join a global leader and be part of one of the world’s largest construction and building materials companies, recognized for innovation and excellence.
- Grow your career with access rewarding development opportunities across Canada, with programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
- Build your expertise by gaining hands-on experience working with an industry leader and contribute to projects that shape communities and infrastructure.
Contract Length: 4 months (May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026)
What you will do:
- Plant and field testing of concrete and aggregate materials.
- Adding materials to ready-mixed concrete trucks and general plant upkeep duties.
- Daily communication with operations and quality departments.
- General concrete and aggregate laboratory duties.
- Follow all necessary health & safety directives in accordance with legislative and CRH requirements.
- Assist Managers & Supervisors with other assigned work as required.
Educational Criteria:
- Enrolled in Diploma or Degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering Technology or any similar field
Working Conditions:
- Field/Lab environment
- Travel to plants and job sites within the region
- Physical ability to lift up-to 50 pounds
- Working outdoors and varied temperatures and weather conditions
Position Dimensions:
- Safety oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of the geographic area you are applying for and ability to read and understand maps, an asset
- Flexibility to work overtime, nights and weekends
- Computer knowledge
- Team oriented, willing to help out in all areas of the department
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have a valid G driver’s license
This job posting reflects an existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.
CRH Canada, does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, CRH Canada, does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use
CRH Canada recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Visit our website for more information: http://www.crhcanada.com