Co-op Student - Emergency Management

Co-op Student - Emergency Management

Req ID: 26065
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 01/31/2025

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.

Are you an emergency management student looking to gain experience in the field? The City of Mississauga’s Office of Emergency Management is hiring an Emergency Management Summer Student. This position will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s emergency management program, including activities throughout the emergency management cycle: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This is a full-time position with an employment period from May to August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting all legislatively required aspects of the City’s Emergency Management Program, as outlined in the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380/04.
• Researching risks and vulnerabilities within the City of Mississauga.
• Developing and implementing emergency preparedness public education and community engagement.
• Developing and delivering emergency training and exercises.
• Researching and developing emergency plans.
• Collaborating with internal City of Mississauga employees and external partners on various emergency management initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution as a full-time student and returning to full-time studies in September 2025.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• May require bending, lifting objects (up to 40 pounds), walking, standing, and sitting.
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to work at a variety of locations.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Mavis Yard: Common Building
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, CMO/Fire Division, Emergency Management
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.

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.