Requisition ID: 20681 Department: Finance and Corporate ServicesMultiple PositionsSalary Information: $ $24.300 per hour (2026 rates of pay)Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment Application Close: 28/02/2026 JOB SUMMARYYou assist the supervisor or designate in performing the following advanced level engineering functions as required, by:Conducting general construction site office dutiesConducting engineering fieldwork and field, construction site and structural inspections, including conducting visual surveys, collecting data, taking photographsMonitoring and interpreting process data and conducting trend analysesConducting project scheduling, progress tracking and developing project documentationConducting public information sessions and presentations and developing communications documents as requiredMay be responsible for assisting in coordinating portions of smaller contractsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPost-secondary Student - completion of third year (or beyond) college or university in mechanical, chemical, environmental or electrical engineering, architectural or civil/structural engineering program with a strong computer applications backgroundTwo years or more of related experience is requiredExperience in Engineering setting is an asset.CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESValid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedKNOWLEDGEKnowledge of project management principles and phases/life cycles of projects, related systems applications and data management tools Knowledge of aspects of the construction project management and administration processSound knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, and procedures or higher mathematicsAdvanced level competency in writing and testing computer programsAdvanced level working knowledge of a variety of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and FoxPro, MapInfo, ITX, Oracle, ArcView,



AutoCAD, MicroStation 95, data communication protocols, graphics programs, statistical analysis programs, Aperture, SPAN, and IMA7, etc. Students must supply own CSA-approved, green patch safety work boots.Desirable Qualifications:Emergency First Aid, CPR, Health and Safety TrainingWHMIS trainingConfined Space Competent Worker training.COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read engineering plans and specifications, and reportsAbility to read or prepare engineering plans, specifications and reports, designs and/or technical drawingsAbility to perform complex (not preset) calculations regarding, for example, with respect to sewers, watermains and/or road grades Works with sensitive process and analytical instrumentsAbility to work in an office set in a technical work environmentAbility communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including participating in meetings, presentations, and interacting with the publicAbility to operate plotter, engineering copier, etc.Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervisionAbility and willingness to work on construction sitesAbility to operate cars and small trucksAbility to conduct engineering fieldwork and drafting.Ability to operate power hand tools.Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervisionAbility to recognize process problems to prevent the need for costly repairsAbility to work with sensitive process and analytical instrumentsAttention to detailStrong analytical skills and sound judgmentStrong communication skills, including tact,



patience and assertivenessAbility to prioritize and work independentlyWillingness to enter data for long periods of timeAbility to interact with a variety of people including the general public Organized, thorough Willingness to work outside, on construction sites and to walk long distances is desirableWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWLanguage 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 Students must supply own CSA-approved, green patch safety work bootsPlease 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-

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