Summer Student

Requisition ID: 20730

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department

Multiple Positions

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $ $17.600 per hour (2026 rates of pay)

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment

Application Close: 28/02/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Infrastructure and 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.

You assist with the collection of water quality or other environmental samples, and the installation and operation of monitoring equipment, using established criteria and protocols. Sites include watercourses and stormwater management facilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum age of 16 years is required for Summer Student jobs

Student must be returning to school in the fall

Post-Secondary Student (completion of first year college or university) Completion of one (1) or more years of university or community college education in an Environmental Science or Civil / Environmental Engineering program, or acceptable related discipline with suitable practical experience.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of techniques for the collection of environmental samples and conducting inspections; general field safety practices; and environmental impacts related to stormwater, wastewater and industrial discharges.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical labour tasks in the performance of the duties; such as opening manholes, traversing embankments and the loading/unloading of equipment.
• Must supply own CSA-approved, green patch safety work 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
• Must supply own CSA-approved, green patch safety work boots
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-