Coop Student, Rail Construction Field Program Assistant

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 13282
Department: Transit Services Department
Service: Rail Construction Program Service
Branch: Construction Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Fall Term
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $ $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Gillin Building,141 Laurier Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment
Application Close: 05/06/2024

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.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa's Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa's overall transportation and mobility strategy. The Rail Construction Program is responsible for all design and construction activities on one of the busiest Light Rail Transit Systems in North America, as well as concurrent design and construction of three light rail system extensions and major supporting infrastructure projects including highway widening, multimodal network integration, and secondary road, utility and traffic infrastructure impacts.

You are responsible for carrying out specific assignments related to the Rail Construction Program involving validating the completion of construction activities in the field, ensuring adherence to appropriate codes, designs, work methods, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolment in a recognized post-secondary co-operative program in mechanical, chemical, environmental or electrical engineering, architectural or civil/structural engineering

No experience required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an assetKNOWLEDGE
  • Basic knowledge of aspects of the construction project management and administration process
  • Basic level of knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, and procedures or higher mathematics
  • Ability to read engineering plans and specifications, and reports
  • Experience in reading or preparing designs and/or technical drawings
  • Ability to perform simple quantity calculations and to record data as directed
  • Ability to work with sensitive process and analytical instruments
  • Some office experience in a technical work environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including participating in meetings, presentations and interacting with the public
  • Basic level competency in writing and testing computer programs
  • Basic computer application use which may include Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and AutoCAD
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
  • Ability and willingness to work on construction sites
  • Attention to detail
  • Solid analytical skills and sound judgment
  • Solid communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently
  • Ability to interact with a variety of people
  • Organized, thorough
  • Initiative, reliability and tact
  • Willingness to learn

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
  • Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.



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