About EMI Canada Internships
EMI aims to provide young engineers and architects with an opportunity to use their gifts for design and problem solving to participate in building God’s kingdom in a meaningful, tangible way. An internship at EMI Canada gives students and recent graduates a chance to grow exponentially in their professional and spiritual journeys while meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and gaining a new appreciation for the worldwide body of Christ.
The Allen Adrian Scholarship
The Allen Adrian Scholarship is being established in partnership with Allen’s wife Melissa, to continue Allen’s legacy of support for the interns that Allen valued and mentored in faith during his tenure as EMI Canada's Intern Coordinator.
This scholarship will provide financial assistance to early career Canadian design professionals, helping to remove financial barriers and create opportunities for the next generation of servant leaders.
Learn more about the Allen Adrian Scholarship and give in support of the scholarship fund here.
—Eleanor Siow, 2015 Civil Engineering Intern
An EMI internship provides multidisciplinary design experience in a faith environment. Explore God's call on your life by merging your education with your faith. EMI Canada interns will work primarily in our office in Calgary, Alberta. A typical internship term includes:
Orientation: An EMI Canada internship begins with interns learning more about EMI, including EMI’s history, vision, and core values. They also get to learn about some of the potential challenges and benefits of working and serving cross-culturally.
Project Trip: Early in the term, every EMI Canada intern will join a project trip to a developing country led by one of EMI Canada’s project leaders. These trips are generally 10-14 days including travel. Interning with EMI Canada means interns could end up on a project trip to almost anywhere in the world!
Office Experience: Following the project, an intern’s time is spent in the EMI Canada office producing a report, drawings and renderings for their assigned project. Interns are given varying responsibilities depending on discipline, education and experience. They gain experience with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, etc.) and work with design professionals from a variety of disciplines to gain a complete understanding of the project. Interns are instrumental in completing EMI’s project work.
Spiritual Growth: One of the focuses of an EMI internship is to develop a more intimate relationship with Christ while growing professionally as an engineer or architect. The EMI Canada office takes time each morning for prayer and Bible study and assigns each intern a spiritual mentor.
Calgary Fun: Calgary offers a balanced mix of urban energy and natural beauty, with the Rocky Mountains just a short drive away. Whether you're into culture, food, history, hiking, biking, skiing or festivals, Calgary delivers a diverse, fun-filled experience. You’re welcome to explore any of these on your own - we also try to plan one fun Calgary activity as an office each term.
Q: How do I apply for an EMI internship?
A: Pre-Apply for an EMI Internship online. You will need to create or log-in to your EMI account to pre-apply for an EMI Internship. Once you submit a pre-application you will receive and email with instructions for a full application.
Q: Where will I be living?
A: EMI Canada interns will stay with a trusted billet family. The Intern Coordinator will confirm the arrangements before your arrival. Quoted intern costs include rent and food.
Q: What is the office routine like?
A: EMI Canada is a business casual environment that operates much like any other workplace. Our day starts at 8:30 a.m. with a time of devotion and prayer, and we typically work until 5:00 p.m., depending on your lunch break. Interns spend most of their time working on their project, which often involves individual work, meetings with the project leader, and remote correspondence with project trip volunteers.
Q: Do I need to speak French?
A: No, all office conversation is in English.
Q: Can I have visitors?
A: Yes! Interns are welcome to have family or friends visit, so long as the visit does not require spending a significant amount of time away from the office. If an intern is expecting a visitor or planning a trip, he or she should check with the EMI Canada Intern Coordinator before making any official arrangements.
Q: How do I get around in Calgary?
A: If you wish, you can bring your own car. If not, EMI will help you with public transportation.