Job Description
JOB TITLE: Assistant Capital Works Technician (Infrastructure Planning) - Co-op
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Engineering
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 5
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4-months (April to August)
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour workweek / shift work / variable hours
LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre.
HOURLY RATE: (based on academic year)
Year 1- $19.48
Year 2 - $20.41
Year 3 - $22.03
Year 4 - $24.01
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: January 24, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 07, 2025
Area Of Responsibility
This is field inspection position that requires travel throughout the City of Brampton.
Reporting to the Supervisor including support from Maintenance Planning Technologist and Program Planning Technologist. Working within the Infrastructure Planning section, this role will assist in conducting needs and condition surveys on the City’s infrastructure including sidewalks, bus pads and other assigned assets. Training and guidance will be provided to assist in accomplishing your primary responsibilities.
- Utilizing Apple iPad Air with ArcGIS (or comparable) software, conduct maintenance needs and condition surveys on City infrastructure.
- Primary role will consist of sidewalk and transit pads needs and condition surveys through walking the City of Brampton’s sidewalk network and determination of deficient sections of sidewalk and bus pads requiring maintenance attention along with assessing overall condition.
- Upload field survey information to import into City Work or for other staff to produce infrastructure repair lists for the Road Operations Division.
- Report all concerns/issues to immediate supervisor for follow up.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Selection Criteria
EDUCATION:
- Completion of High School (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a full time Civil Engineering Program or equivalent
Required Experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Other Skills And Assets
- Valid Class “G or G2” Driver’s License, the use of your own vehicle is required. Mileage will be compensated
- Access to Personal Cellular Phone as this job requires the use of your own phone. Usage will be compensated
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory Health and Safety Training facilitated by the City of Brampton upon commencement of the work term.
- Completion of the Ontario Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps. https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/training/index.php
- Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton
- Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.
- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
- These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2025) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by February 07, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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