Summer Student

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

**Join us and make a lasting difference**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assist Survey Crew Leader with engineering and pre-construction survey, gather related information from City database for field works, survey layout and design works for Operation’s road reconstruction program and other survey projects (Property Line location for internal and external customers, collect field data using survey instruments, download them and create base plans, as-constructed plans, Pre-engineering survey plans for culverts, Parks, steps, bleachers, Facilities, roads, etc.)
- Function as instrument person/survey assistant when survey group is operating as 2 separate crews
- Assist Utilities Coordinator to update street lighting inventory plans (Auto CAD), to co-ordinate/identify status of subdivisions for recovery costs/update permit status and other duties as required

**Minimum Education/Experience Required**:

- University/College student with Civil/Municipal or Geomatics Engineering background
- Enrolled at a recognized educational institute and returning to full time studies in the fall.
- Municipal or Geomatics Engineering background preferred (Road, Sewer, Water-main, Street lighting construction practices/design/terminology)
- Survey/AutoCAD experience an asset
- Experience and Understanding of Surveying operations/instruments/processes/terminology
- Drafting skills using AutoCAD
- Volume computation Surveys (Field to Finish Surveys)
- Advanced Computer skills (Excel, Word, Access)
- Team player
- Good customer service skills
- Some physical exertion is required to perform the job (pounding stakes, lifting equipment)
- Outdoors 80% of time with Survey Crew on Construction sites (including in inclement weather).
- Requires safety boots and other safety clothing as applicable to site location.
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and present an acceptable driver’s abstract upon first day of employment is an asset

**Core Behaviours**:

- ** Service Excellence**: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- ** Change & Innovation**: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- ** Teamwork & Relationship Building**: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- ** Communication**: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- ** Accountable & Results Oriented**: Demonstrates ethical behavior and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- ** Management & Leadership**: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.