Engineering & Public Works Student

  • CompanyMunicipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
  • Job TypeOther
  • Required ExperiencePrevious applicable knowledge and/or experience with the Microsoft suite including excel and word
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsCurrently enrolled in a College or University Program or Co-Op Program (Engineering or Environmental Science Technology preferred)
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/14/2025

Job Description

Engineering & Public Works Student

Job Category: Engineering & Public Works
Requisition Number: ENGIN001072

Posting Details

    • PostedDecember 17, 2024
  • Full-Time
  • Locations

    Showing 1 location
    Town Hall
    52 Frank Street
    Strathroy, ON N7G2R4, CAN

Job Details

Description

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Temporary Job Opportunity

Engineering and Public Works Student

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal full-time “Engineering and Public Works Student.”

 

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works, this position will support the ongoing gathering of data and maintenance of data within the Engineering and Public Works department.

Goal Statement:

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible (for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with municipal infrastructure (water/wastewater/stormwater/public works) data collection in the field.
  • Input existing data, collected data and additional information into various computer programs (excel, work order system)
  • Scan, compile and organize as-built municipal drawings in the department network
  • Compile and digitize operational and maintenance and facility information
  • Compile and organize various drawings of municipal infrastructure
  • Record data and data editing of municipal infrastructure
  • Complete traffic counts on Municipal roads
  • Complete sidewalk inspections
  • Complete tree inventory
  • Public and worker safety through due diligence, safe equipment operation and applying safe work methods and procedures
  • Assist in the development and preparation of maintenance procedures
  • Maintain a positive public image working with or in view of the general public
  • Actively participate in the staff meetings and training discussions
  • Ability to work individually and as a member of the team
  • Other related duties as may be assigned from time to time

Compensation:

Wage: Band 1 – $17.20 – $21.04 per hour (2024 rates)
Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https://www.omers.com/nft.

Posting Type: Existing Vacancy

Closing Date: February 14, 2025 @ 4:00 PM 

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

  • Currently enrolled in a College or University Program or Co-Op Program (Engineering or Environmental Science Technology preferred)
  • Previous applicable knowledge and/or experience with the Microsoft suite including excel and word
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
  • Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Ability to use computers, scanners and related software
  • Minimum class “G2” Ontario Driver’s Licence or equivalent with a satisfactory driver’s abstract
  • Must be able to work in the field to collect data and information
  • Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.