COOP Student, Engineering Assistant
Requisition ID: 18747
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Asset Management Service
Branch: Facilities Asset Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment
Application Close: 21/08/2025
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.
The Asset Management Branch is responsible for the management of the City’s public works infrastructure assets in an inclusive, effective, affordable and integrated manner to keep our infrastructure safe, in good working order and at approved levels of service.
This specific position is within the Water Facilities Asset Management (WFAM) unit. The WFAM portfolio includes the vertical infrastructure within the City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities (plants, reservoirs, tanks, pumping stations, etc…).
Key responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:
- Data Management: Collecting, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating data to support WFAM initiatives,
- Procedure Development: Assisting in the development of WFAM policies, procedures, and templates,
- Project Support: Contributing to WFAM projects that support asset management initiatives,
- Reporting and Communication: Assisting in writing reports and preparing presentations related to specific work, and
- Special Assignments: Undertaking special projects or assignments as directed.
Under the direction of a supervisor, the Co-op student is responsible for carrying out specific assignments involving the provision of engineering support, including technical support and analysis/reporting associated with lifecycle activities related to the renewal of the City’s various water and wastewater facilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting other WFAM team members with Needs identification and risk ranking, and will contribute to the development of WFAM policies, procedures, tools and templates associated with asset data, optimized decision making, prioritization, project scoping, and long-term planning.
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
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- 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 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 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.