Summer Student-industrial Waste Assistant

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 6709

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Multiple Positions

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $16.173 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment

Application Close: 28/02/2023

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.

You provide assistance and support in the administration of the Sewer Use Program that includes the Industrial Waste and the Hauled Waste sections. The work involves the collection of water quality and other environmental samples from storm, sanitary and industrial discharges, and the installation and operation of monitoring equipment using established criteria and protocols.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Post-secondary Student - completion of first year college or university in Environmental Science or Civil/Environmental Engineering Program

Minimum of 4 months but less than 8 months of related experience is required

Previous experience with water quality sampling, environmental management, regulatory compliance, preparation of field inspection reports, data analysis and review is desired but not essential

**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**:

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- Knowledge of proper sampling procedures and protocols.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Interpersonal communication skills for dealing with general public
- Operation of a small vehicle (car/van/pick-up) in the performance of duties
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to work effectively and safely with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively and safely in a team environment
- Attentive to observations and able to record details
- Able to express opinions and make suggestions
- Use tact and discretion in dealing with co-workers and the public
- Initiative and reliability in performing the duties of the position Able to perform physical labour tasks in the performance of the duties such as opening manholes, traversing embankments, loading/unloading of equipment and deployment/retrieval of sampling equipment from sewer locations. During the course of job related duties, exposure to unpleasant conditions may occur; i.e. offensive odours. Must supply own safety footwear (Green-Patch safety boots)

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and 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.

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 613-580-2424, extension 47411.


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