Summer Student

3 weeks ago

Windsor, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:WINDSOR

**Type of Employment**:Student

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:3/13/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer engineering students to help our province achieve big things

At the Department of Public Works, we manage 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges across Nova Scotia. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Technical Student, you will gain practical experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified Engineering professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career, gain an understanding of bridge and highway construction, and watch your contributions come to life as you make exciting impacts to the Provincial road network of Nova Scotia.

We offer opportunities to participate in training courses for Standard First Aid, Traffic Control Person, Temporary Workplace Signer, along with other safety courses. We will provide you with all the required technical and protective equipment you need, and as a bonus, you get to keep the boots we provide you when your summer work ends.

Mileage opportunities throughout the term. Meals will be provided where work site distance from the assigned base supports the claim.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
You will assist the Project Engineer/Area Manager in a wide range of duties and have the opportunity to:

- Complete project estimates and contract administration for various capital projects through the area;
- Be involved with bridge assessments along with highway and road evaluations;
- Conduct safety and traffic related investigations and assessments;
- Provide oversight for contracted work while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are met and in accordance with Department standards, Acts and Regulations;
- Assist the Project Engineer in supervising construction staff;
- Process permits and participate in the road and budget inventory database; and
- Participate in and collaborate with various staff on special projects which will further enhance and develop your skills.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are a Civil Engineering Technology Student, Survey Technician (COGS) or a Bachelor of Engineering student, enrolled in Civil Engineering. You must be returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).

You must also be:

- Proficient in mathematics and drafting;
- Familiar with computer software packages used in an engineering environment;
- Organized and able to prioritize your work; and
- An excellent communicator who provides professional customer service.

The following are considered assets including:

- Familiarity with construction sites, as well as bridge and highway construction design standards;
- Familiarity with contract specifications;
- Exposure to heavy equipment; and
- Training in First Aid, Traffic Control Person, or Temporary Workplace Signer.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Working Conditions**:
About half of your work is outdoors in various weather conditions, with considerable travel throughout your assigned area.

**Additional Information**:
This opportunity will start approximately May 1, 2023 with an end date of September 1, 2023.

There is one (1) position available in Windsor.

**Pay Grade**:_ _HOURLY

**Salary Range**:_ _$17.25 - $28.12 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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