Co-Op Student - Storm Drainage Assistant
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
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Contract job
- Published on January 9th, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Req ID: 26050
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 01/20/2025
To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.
This is a great opportunity to evaluate the impacts of urbanization on the City’s watercourses and assist in the planning of restoration, maintenance and capital improvement works.
Under the direction of the Stormwater Assets & Programming Manager, the successful candidates will
- undertake creek erosion and other watercourse related assessments
- prepare field assessment reports and investigate creek erosion complaints
- Other duties will include assisting in the preparation of the 10-year Capital Budget, mapping information and Fill Permit Applications for erosion protection works
- It is expected that at least 50% of the time will be spent in the field
- Must be enrolled in a Water Resources / Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science program preferably at the intermediate or senior level.
- Must be familiar with Windows, including Word and Excel.
- Experience with MS Access, Microstation or AutoCad software would be an asset.
- An understanding of hydrology, soils, fluvial geomorphology and channel dynamics would be preferable.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Fieldwork experience would be an asset.
- Position requires successful candidate to travel between various locations as required
Note : Field gear would be provided by the City.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.22 - 22.84
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div , Environmental Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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