Assistant Capital Works Technician

Number of Positions:
5

Job Type:
Management and Administration

Department:
PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Division:
Capital Works

Hourly Rate:
$21.87 / $22.27 / $24.04 / $26.20 per hour (based on the number of academic terms completed)

Job Status and Duration:
Temporary (T), vacancy for 4.00 months

Hours of Work:
40 hour workweek

Location:
Williams Parkway Operations Centre

Closing Date:
02/16/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants:
To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Area Of Responsibility
This is field inspection position that requires travel throughout the City of Brampton.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Capital Works Inspector and/or Operations Technician, this role will be responsible for assisting with field site inspection and contract management duties of projects including roadway widening's, sewers, bridges, SWM pond cleaning and road resurfacing. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance of City standards and specifications
• Inspecting infrastructure construction/repairs completed by Contractors such as sewers, water main, curbs, sidewalk, grading, asphalt paving and SWM pond maintenance
• Assisting in preparation of daily construction reports by compiling relevant data including working days, tasks completed, equipment and labour force
• Investigating and responding to public inquiries
• Maintaining detailed measurement records for payments
• Notifying Capital Works Inspector / Operations Technician of issues with contractor workmanship, safety concerns or other incidents immediately
• Assisting with co-ordination for materials testing
• Verifying to ensure correct depths, dimensions and grades of infrastructure
• Performing other duties as assigned

Education
Selection Criteria:

• Currently enrolled and returning to continue a full time Civil Engineering Program at a College or University.

Other Skills And Assets

• Valid Class "G or G2" Driver's License, the use of your own vehicle is required. Mileage will be compensated as per Brampton corporate policy
• Access to Personal Cellular Phone and Laptop, as this job requires the use of your own cell phone and laptop. Usage will be compensated
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times. The successful candidate must provide their own CSA approved, 8" safety boots
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract
• The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory Health and Safety Training facilitated by the City of Brampton upon commencement of the work term

Additional Information

• This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies.

"These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy"

• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the
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button by (
02/16/2026
) and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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