Co-Op Student - Storm Drainage Assistant; SWM Facilities

Position: Co-Op Student - Storm Drainage Assistant (SWM Facilities)

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to evaluate the condition of the City’s stormwater management facilities and assist in the planning of maintenance and capital improvement works.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Storm Drainage Coordinator, the successful candidate will:

Inspect the condition of stormwater management facilities (e.g. storm ponds, bioretention/ LIDs, etc.)

Prepare field assessment reports and investigate stormwater / drainage inquiries

Other duties may include assisting in the preparation of the 10-year Capital Budget, mapping, and verifying data for asset management purposes.

It is expected that at least 50% of the time will be spent in the field.

Skills and Qualifications

Must be enrolled in a Civil / Water Resources / Environmental / Engineering, Physical Geography or Earth / Environmental Science program preferably at the intermediate or senior level

Must have an Ontario G-Class Driver’s Licence (G2 or higher) and a clean driving record

Familiar with Windows, including MS Word and Excel

Experience with MS Access, Microstation or Auto Cad and ESRI/GIS software would be an asset

An understanding of hydrology, water quality, soils and urbanization as it relates to stormwater infrastructure would be preferable

Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Fieldwork experience would be an asset

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:

Civic Centre - 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div , Environmental Services
Non-Union/Union:
Non Union