Summer Student - Operations Support Clerk
Requisition ID: 20694
Department: Public Works & Public Works Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $17.600 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 28/02/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Operational Support provides operational support services to the Public Works department, including implementing and maintaining the SAP and Maximo mobile technology solutions, effective management of Service Requests from residents, developers and contractors, and integrity and maintenance of data entry activities into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as well as reporting.
You are responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Roads & Parks Operations Support unit.
The Infrastructure and Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.
You are responsible for providing administrative and operational support to various branches across Infrastructure and Water Services Department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum age of 16 years is required for Summer Student jobs
Student must be returning to school in the fall
High School Graduate
Minimum of 4 months but less than 8 months of related experience is required - Client services and clerical / office work and experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- SAP
- Records Management Information System (RMIS)
- Must possess experience and knowledge to organize the work
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Accurate keyboarding skills
- Ability to work independently
- Possess tact and discretion with secure documents
- Follow written and oral directions
- Work effectively under strict deadlines
- Good communication skills and telephone etiquette
- Work responsibly with minimal supervision
- Students must supply own CSA-approved work boots to wear when entering the garage at the work yard
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language 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.
- 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.