Co-op Student, Technical Assistant

**Job Description**:
**Co-op Student, Technical Assistant**

Public Works - Transportation

**Status**:Temporary Full Time (Fall 2025)

**Salary Range**: $23.74 per hour

**Work Mode: (**Hybrid) **_see below for more details about this work mode._**

**Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton**

**Hours of work: 35 hours a week**

Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll provide essential technical and administrative support to the Roads - Infrastructure Programming team. You'll assist Project Managers and Specialists on Complete Corridor Studies and Environmental Assessments. Complete Corridor Studies combines planned road and infrastructure improvements within a 5-year window to minimize environmental and social impacts, consider climate change, support transit infrastructure, and achieve economies of scale.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Assist Project Managers with Environmental Assessment and Complete Corridor Studies.
- Support Project Managers in preparing logistics for Public Information Centres (PICs) and other public meetings.
- Prepare project correspondence, memos, and notices.
- Obtain necessary permits and approvals from internal sections and external agencies.
- Facilitate data gathering of design and record drawings and collaborate with various stakeholders and departments.
- Retrieve design drawings and detailed information from ArcGIS.
- Organize meeting agendas, chair meetings, and draft meeting minutes.
- Research on legislation and updates of the latest Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Act.
- Support urgent and priority temporary projects with various tasks.
- Assist with document filing onto SharePoint.
- Collaborate with Communications to update current project websites.
- Liaise and coordinate comments with contractors, consultants, municipalities, approval agencies, and internal staff.

**What the role requires**:

- Currently enrolled in civil engineering or urban planning co-op program.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong in writing technical reports, correspondences, and memos.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and AutoCAD platform (preferably MicroStation)
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

**Be bold. Think big. Join us.**

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.