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Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career.

We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.

Posting ID: 5096
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering, Construction & Transportation Management
Pay Range: $20.61-$23.86
Job Type: Co-op Student
Contract Duration: Up to 12 Months (May 2026 – April 2027)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
**Work Location:**Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Public Works)
**Employee Group:**OCT

**Vacancy Status:**This posting is for an existing vacancy
**Posting Date:**March 27, 2026
**Application Deadline:**April 10, 2026

To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.

• In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).

This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department.

##Job Summary

We are seeking a co-op student to complete a twelve-month term from May 2026 – April 2027 working 35 hours per week.

Reporting to the Manager of the Engineering Management Office within the ECTM division, this role contributes to Data and Information Management efforts enabling the delivery of regional infrastructure projects.

##Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of a Data Dictionary for the ECTM division to ensure consistent definitions and data standards.
• Assist with the design, development, and upkeep of digital dashboards using Power BI and SharePoint.
• Collect, validate, and analyze project and performance data including schedule, cost, resources, and KPIs.
• Maintain and update EMO reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and other project management systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reports and dashboards used for decision-making.
• Support trend analysis and assist in preparing insights and summaries for leadership and governance reviews.
• Assist in tracking engineering projects, milestones, schedules, and deliverables across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather updates, clarify data gaps, and follow up on reporting requirements.
• Provide general analytical and administrative support to the EMO Manager on portfolio management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned

##Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Management, Engineering or equivalent program
• Understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI will be an asset
• Demonstrated skills in MS - Office - Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently & within a team
• Strong time management skills, be able to manage workflow in order to complete work on time and as expected, and if required, the ability to work remotely from home

##Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Travel will be required between office locations within Halton Region. The incumbent must supply their own transportation.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.

• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.