Co-op Student, Data Project Support
Requisition ID: 18636
Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept.
Service: Housing Solutions & Investments Services
Branch: Affordable Housing Development Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Fall Term
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: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment
Application Close: 11/08/2025
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 Co-op Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.
You are responsible for assisting with research, and for working with departments across the City to develop, maintain and coordinate a calendar of expected surveys. You assist with preparing draft content to communicate information, review data, and assist with developing reporting tools and dashboards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in data analytics, public administration, communication, project management or a related field
No experience required
Experience working with surveys, open data, data governance, and/or managing projects will be considered an asset
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of project management practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft 365 products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
- 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 from information
- Ability to present information in a clear and direct manner both written and verbal to various audiences
- Attention to detail
- Self motivated, results oriented and ability to multitask
- Strong organizational, judgment and time management skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions, request clarification when required, and support projects through completion
- Willingness to learn
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.