Management Trainee

Launch Your Leadership Career in Energy and Industrial Construction
Management Trainee Program – Whitecourt, AB (2-3 Year Program)
Start Date: Rolling Applications Open for Current & Future Openings

Are you ready to lead? Strike’s Management Trainee Program is your launchpad into a rewarding, long-term leadership career in Canada’s dynamic Oil and Gas construction industry.

This entry-level leadership development program is built for ambitious, driven individuals who want more than just a job — you want a clear path to management, a company that invests in your success, and a career that gets you into the field and into the action from day one.

Why Join Strike’s Management Trainee Program?

• Hands-On Field Experience: Get real-world training on live job sites — no desk-only rotations here.
• Comprehensive Technical Training: Learn construction management, cost control, project scheduling, safety, quality assurance, estimating, business development, and more.
• Leadership-Driven Development: Work directly with experienced mentors and skilled supervisors who are invested in your growth.
• Career Acceleration: Graduate into a leadership or technical role in operations, project management, or other functional departments.
• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed monthly minimum, overtime pay, and a full benefits package.
• Explore Western Canada: Be mobile and adventurous — get project experience across different regions while based in Whitecourt, AB.

Program Overview

• Duration: 2–3 years (based on your experience and progression)
• Location: Must be willing to relocate to Whitecourt, AB
• Hours: Extended hours and site work required
• Program Type: Full-time, rotational, field-based

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee, you’ll rotate through various departments and take on core responsibilities including:

• Supporting field operations and project execution
• Assisting in cost estimation, scheduling, and proposal development
• Participating in safety meetings, inspections, and audits
• Developing quality control and turnover packages
• Collaborating with teams across construction, engineering, and business services
• Engaging in planning, benchmarking, and process improvements

Who We’re Looking For

• Motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic and passion for field construction
• New or recent graduates with a diploma/degree in:
  • Construction Technology
  • Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Surveying/Geomatics
  • Project Management or related fields
• Journeypersons or certified tradespeople with technical expertise and leadership potential are also encouraged to apply
• Previous construction experience is a strong asset

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a company that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and growth. Our graduates don’t just complete a program — they go on to build projects, lead teams, and shape the future of Strike.