Engineering Graduate

Requisition ID: 19588

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Asset Management Service

Branch: Water Resources Planning & Eng Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 4 years

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $75 075,00 - $91 345,80  annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Engineering

Application Close: 01/12/2025

Job Summary
This job is for temporary use in the development of graduate students obtaining licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, you are responsible to provide engineering support in a diverse range of projects. General activities may include carrying out engineering studies/reviews, data analysis and preparing technical reports. You will follow a work plan that provides more detailed objectives and duties by specific departments.

Infrastructure & Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.

Education And Experience
Completion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

*KNOWLEDGE*

• Specific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the department
• Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise
• Familiarity of various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes, applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines
• Current and advanced engineering technologies, processes and design
• Project management principles and practices
• Analytical techniques
• Applied research techniques (pilot plant, bench-scale, etc.): set-up, operation, analysis
• Customer service management
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Field investigation and surveying techniques
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Prepare and deliver technical and management summary reports
• Plan, execute and monitor engineering and process studies
• Manage own work and meet objectives
• Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Display good judgement with staff, professionals and customers
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Build effective interpersonal relationships
• Strong initiative, judgement, reliability
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact
• Is flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent worker
• Is able to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to outside normal working hours

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 (email: ) at , extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc- .