IT Intern - IT Operations

Job Description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

POSITION: IT Internship (G. Start)

LOCATION: Whitby, ON

VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: IT Operations

HOURLY RATE: $27.00 / hr.

About Us

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

About G. Start, Gerdau's Next Generation

Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.

Program Requirements

• Undergraduate entering third or fourth year.


• Pursing a degree in Information Technologies, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university. Candidates MUST be returning to full-time studies following this internship.


• Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).


• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.


• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.


• Candidates must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill.

About The Role

This position will be a full-time, 16-month long internship opportunity. Candidates MUST be able to work the full 16-months at full-time capacity.

This job opportunity is fully onsite. There are no opportunities for remote work. Candidates MUST be in commutable distance from the facility located at 1 Gerdau Court in Whitby, ON.

• You will be required to walk to different parts of the Gerdau campus and talk to End-Users as part of this role.


• You may be required to carry a minimum of 30lbs of equipment at times.

Compliance Statement

In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Disability & Accommodation

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.