Engineering Inspector Co-op Student (4 Month)

Engineering Inspector Co-op Student (4 Month)

Co-op Student - 3 Vacancies

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Posting Number: COOP-24-28

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union - 3 Vacancies

Salary Range: $17.52 per hour

Location: City Hall, Onsite (see below for more details)

Posted: Monday, November 25, 2024

Application Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:59pm

The Opportunity

The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including:

1. Water supply, treatment, and distribution
2. Wastewater collection and treatment
3. The design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.

The Corporation of the City of Barrie has a work placement opportunity within the Infrastructure Department for an advanced Civil Engineering Technology or Technician student to assist in various aspects related to the inspection of municipal infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant to this position will perform and/or assist with the following:

1. Assist in the inspection of municipal infrastructure installations, including concrete and asphalt maintenance, watermains, sewers, roads, and other municipal infrastructure to ensure that they are built in accordance with the designated specifications.
2. Maintain records which document quality control issues and quantity measurements.
3. Assist in gathering information for and preparing daily reports.
4. Communication with contractors, residents, and businesses.
5. Distribution of notices.
6. Be able to work independently as well as a team player.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of:

1. Personal Awareness
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Respect and Inclusion
4. Innovation
5. Service Excellence

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

1. Currently enrolled in or is a student in a recognized University or College, specifically in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Technician program.
2. Have completed at least one full year of Post-Secondary Education, preferably in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
3. Enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program.
4. Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

1. Have good organizational, communication and public relation skills.
2. Have basic to intermediate skills in Autodesk (AutoCAD), GIS (ArcMap), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
3. Have basic understanding of municipal infrastructure, including sewers and roads.
4. Have basic engineering survey, drafting, and computing skills.
5. Knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 is an asset.
6. Dependable, reliable, and able to work well with little supervision.
7. Willing to work outside on construction sites daily.
8. Have appropriate CSA approved safety boots, in good condition.

Conditions of Employment

1. Have a valid Ontario Class Driver's License (preferred Class "G") with a reliable vehicle for transportation while at work (travel reimbursement will be provided).
2. Have appropriate CSA approved safety boots, in good condition.
3. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.