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About the Role

Turner Construction's Canada team is seeking students, recent graduates, or individuals interested in a 4- or 8-month Accounting Co-Op/Internship opportunity for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester. This full-time position offers hands-on experience supporting active construction projects and operational finance activities. The role will build foundational knowledge in Operational Finance through training in accounting fundamentals, project finance concepts, and financial systems. The intern will support day-to-day financial management activities across key accounting functions, gain exposure to emerging technologies like AI and data tools, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

Engage with full participation and immersion of Intern Program, take ownership to fulfill learning requirements and assigned responsibilities, while coordinating with supervisors to effectively prioritize work, manage time, and ensure successful completion of program and project deliverables.
Learn, understand, and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, with guidance from your supervisor.
Follow company and Finance policies related to financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance.
Learn and develop skills related to effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.
Participate in training sessions, meetings, project site visits, and other learning opportunities provided through Intern Program.
Review billing details against client contractual requirements for accuracy, review contracts and invoice backup for accurate accounts receivable.
Assist with validating coding of project costs and comparing invoices and expenses to project cost coding structures.
Support Shared Services Organization (SSO) with invoice processing tasks, verify subcontractor and vendor accounts status, including lien waivers and recoded costs to support accurate month-end work-in-place reporting.
Assist with analyzing budgets and reallocating costs through preparation of journal entries and in support of month-end close process.
Assist with monitoring project cash flow, including billings, collections, and payments, and prepare payments held reports to support team communication and visibility.
Support under and overbilling analysis and participate in team meetings to support communication of project status.
Gain exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and data analytics techniques to support financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiencies.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to use AI technology and automation to standardize financial workflows, templates, and reports.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations to support financial reviews and management requests.
Share periodic progress updates with your supervisor and engage in feedback conversations to support learning and professional growth.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with at least 1 year of completed coursework or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site
Must be willing to work a standard work week
Basic understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger)
Demonstrate interpersonal skills through leadership, campus involvement, or community activities
Demonstrate interest in learning how finance supports real-world construction projects and business operations, including use of data and emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence (AI))
Ability to take direction, actively listen, ask questions, and follow tasks through to completion within established deadlines
Highly organized with attention to detail to accurately document and perform data entry
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, English language required
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Able to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a team
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, and familiar with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools desired, and demonstrate willingness to learn how to apply them to improve financial processes
Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation

Skills

Accounting fundamentals
Project finance concepts
Financial systems
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
General Ledger
Reconciliation
Special Services
Data collection
Reporting
Analysis
Budgeting
Cost tracking
Variance analysis
Operational performance metrics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Data tools
Microsoft Office suite
Excel
Collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)

Location

Downtown Vancouver
Toronto

Work Type

Temporary
Full-time
4-month term
8-month term

Experience Level

Intern
Co-op

Education Level

Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with at least 1 year of completed coursework

Salary/Compensations

CA$20.00 to CA$23.00 per hour

Benefits

Access to practical tools and resources, including a work phone, laptop, safety gear, and more
Paid statutory holidays
Invitations to participate in company events and activities
Support for employee growth through regular check-ins and feedback
Potential for future co-op or internship terms, as well as consideration for full-time employment upon graduation, based on performance and business needs
Opportunity to join the Social Committee and various Employee Resource Groups (Mosaic, Pride, Women's, etc) to help organize employee events that foster engagement, connection, and a positive workplace culture
Chance to join the Community & Citizenship (C&C) Committee to help organize volunteer events, community initiatives, and opportunities to give back

About the Company

Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe.
Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.
With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies.
Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.
In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue.
With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts.
Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.