Requisition ID: 13728
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: Planning Services
Branch: Development Review Branch
Employment Type: Up to 6 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: 09/07/2024
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 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.
Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Development Review, the Co-op Student – Engineering, Planning Services, is responsible for the technical review of infrastructure related to development work submitted by consultants, developers and the general public. The Co-op student also provides technical support in the review and approval of engineering submissions, including plans, specifications, reports and studies.
The Co-op student provides technical support in the review, commenting and the approval of development applications in a timely and efficient manner as it relates to Infrastructure Approvals matters for:
– Building permit grading and servicing plans;
– Grading & drainage plans;
– Site plans;
– Committee of Adjustment severance and minor variance applications.
The Co-op student also:
– Coordinates on-going construction activities for development related projects with various City departments;
– Provides technical support of the review and approval of infrastructure submissions in order to ensure conformity and compliance with municipal, provincial and federal standards and specifications;
– Calculates and establishes security requirements for financial bonding purposes, engineering fees collected by the city, frontage and municipal collect back charges owing to the city or outside sources;
– Reviews cost estimates for letter of credit calculations;
– Recommends release of Building Permit Bonding;
– Responds to general enquiries.
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
- 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 during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. 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 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.