Coop Student, Engineering Assistant
Requisition ID: 16595
Department: Public Works Dept.
Service: Traffic Services
Branch: Traffic, Safety & Mobility Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Up to 8 months; May 2025 - December 2025
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment
Application Close: 04/04/2025
To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.
JOB SUMMARY
This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.
You are responsible for carrying out specific assignments involving the provision of engineering support, including research, data analysis and database management, and preparing reports.
This role is ideal for an individual who has a passion for transportation and technology, with interest in work with a leading municipality in the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) as well as the connected and automated vehicle (CAV) spaces. We're looking for a self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. This opportunity will allow you take on new challenges while working on a wide variety of projects.
Working with the Project Lead and other Traffic Management staff, this individual will support all phases of project and product delivery for the development, design, implementation and evaluation of Advanced Traveller Information Systems (ATIS), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), CAV projects and other important Traffic Management projects underway at the City and by external partners and third parties. Knowledge in traffic engineering, and previous work experience in Civil/Transportation Engineering is an asset
Key Duties
• Work with the team to support Area X.O Test Track and Smart Intersection deployments
• Assist in all aspects of pilot projects for new technologies, including scoping, resourcing, planning, documentation, data collection and analysis efforts
• Support development, management and enhancement of the City's traveller information systems and spatial data
• Document findings from interviews and research in support of development of the Transportation System Management Action Plan
Personal Suitability
• Interact professionally with staff/colleagues, councillors, the media and the general public
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making capabilities
• Able to think analytically, and be attentive to accuracy and detail
• Display strong leadership skills, initiative, enthusiasm, and work ethic
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolment in a recognized co-operative engineering program.
No experience required
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic concepts is desirable.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to conduct research, sort and categorize findings
- Ability to analyze and draw conclusions on information
- Write reports and present information in a clear and direct manner both written and verbal
- Computer applications such as Corel Draw, Excel and Word
- Analytical and research techniques
- Attention to detail
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, 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; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
- 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 during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. 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 at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.