Summer Student-Engineering Assistant 1
City of Ottawa based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Summer Student-Engineering Assistant 1. City of Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Our Ottawa River has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. Our park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer’s Name: City of Ottawa
Position: Summer Student-Engineering Assistant 1
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
No of Vacancies: To be determined
Salary: $15.500 to $16.034 per hour (2023 rates of pay) for 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Full time
Shifts: To be determined
Requisition ID: 6829
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Eco Dev. Dept.
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English, French or Bilingual Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualification such as completion of first year college or university in mechanical, chemical, environmental or electrical engineering, architectural or civil/structural engineering with a strong computer applications background
Experience: Candidates need an experience of 8 months to 1 year
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should have the basic knowledge of aspects of the construction project management and administration process also have basic level of knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, and procedures or higher mathematics
- The candidate should have basic level competency in writing and testing computer programs also have basic computer application use which may include Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Foxpro, MapInfo, ITX, ArcView, AutoCAD, Microstation 95
- The candidate should have the knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- The candidate should be able to pay attention to detail also have strong analytical skills and sound judgment
- The candidate should have strong communication skills, including tact, patience and assertiveness
- The candidate should have a valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated also must supply own CSA-approved, green patch safety work boots
- The candidate should have a driver’s license
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be responsible for building a vibrant and safe public realm to protect and enhance Ottawa’s legacy. Programs and services include Surveys and Mapping, Right-of-Way, GIS and Data Management, Heritage, Urban Design, and Inspections
- The candidate should be able to assist the supervisor or designate in performing the intermediate level engineering functions such as conducting engineering fieldwork, including conducting visual surveys, collecting data, taking photographs and entering and maintaining data, conducting data audits and analysis and preparing data records
- The candidate should be able to operate a plotter, engineering copier, etc. also be able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
- The candidate should be able to recognize process problems to prevent the need for costly repairs
also be able and willing to work on construction sites - The candidate should be able to operate cars and small trucks also be able to read engineering plans and specifications, and reports
- The candidate should be able to read or prepare designs and/or technical drawings also be able to perform simple quantity calculations and to record data as directed
- The candidate should be able to work with sensitive process and analytical instruments also be able to work in an office setting within a technical work environment
- The candidate should be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including participating in meetings, presentations and interacting with the public
- The candidate should be able to prioritize and work independently also be willing to enter data for long periods of time
- The candidate should be able to interact with a variety of people including the general public and organized, thorough
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!