Civil Engineering Co-op Student

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

What you will be doing

Working with the Engineering Field Services team to carry out field-related tasks on Capital reconstruction projects and other sites within the City of Cambridge. This will include inspection of new municipal assets such as watermain, sewer and road infrastructure as well as working with other Engineering staff to complete topographic surveys.

Education

Actively pursuing a college diploma or university degree in Environmental Studies or Civil Engineering

Experience and Knowledge

• Currently enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Technology field of study or related program at a recognized educational institute with a co-op placement requirement for educational credits.
• MECP Operator In Training Certificate for Water Distribution & Supply would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid Ontario G2 or G Driver's License with a clean abstract and access to a reliable vehicle for business purposes.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Your compensation

The hourly rate of pay based on the inside workers union co-op grid, has an hourly range of $18.16 - $25.14per hour.

Hours of work

Hours of work are from Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Advertisement expiration date

To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE Careers, prior to January 24, 2025.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.