Co-Op Student - Water Demand
About the role
The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website.
The City of London wants you to #JOIN THE TEAM. Visit our career webpage to learn more about London and the Top Reasons to work for the City of London.
Title: Co-Op Student - Water Demand
Job Close Date: Nov 19, 2025
File Number:
3061
Employee Group:
Local 101
Service Area:
Environment and Infrastructure
Division:
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater
Job Type:
Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year)
# of Openings:
1
Summary of Duties:
Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of Water Engineering’s outreach and educational programs. This program focuses on working with residents to provide comments on potential changes/improvements to their property to make it more environmentally friendly.
Work Performed:
This opportunity requires knowledge of:
- Water usage habits, and water conservation best practices.
- Installing strap-on portable water meters.
- Manipulating and visualizing interval water data.
- Low impact development design and how it can assist with drainage issues.
- Residential landscaping practices and plant identification (and water efficient plant selection).
- Both native and non-native plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grasses etc).
- The pesticide ban in Ontario, and how to properly use alternative options.
- Basement flooding causes, weeping tiles, and sump pumps.
- Generate short insightful reports for residents who are looking for advice and recommendations regarding their water use habits.
Other tasks include but are not limited to:
- Review and create outreach material for print and digital media (AODA Compliance, graphic design, 3D modelling, web design experience will be considered an asset).
- Correspond with customers as needed on behalf of the City.
- Inventory and organize outreach material.
- Conduct research over the internet and phone on various ongoing projects related to water conservation.
- Present and work with the public (of all ages, including workshops for children)
- Represent the City at public events and provide excellent customer service to residents by answering questions and directing their questions to the appropriate department.
- Assist with data analysis projects by collecting, sorting, and formatting raw data; strong expertise in Excel required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Student must be enrolled in the disciplines of Engineering, Sciences and/or a related Environmental Program.
Specialized Training & Licenses:
-
Student MUST possess a full G Class License recognized in the Province of Ontario.
-
Clean drivers abstract is required.
Other Info:
- Weekend & Shift Work Will be Required (potential evenings and
weekends; but will be determined with student based on availability).
Compensation & Other Information:
$23.11/hour.
This posting is for (1) temporary full-time position being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to four months.
Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend & shift work may be required (potential evenings and weekends).
Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.
These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.
Police Record Check:
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca.
About CITY OF LONDON
The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. Modern corporate skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval alleyways below. Affluent workers frequent its smart restaurants and bars. Tourists visit iconic, 17th-century St. Paul’s Cathedral, trace the city’s history at the Museum of London, and take in performances at the huge Barbican arts centre.
Co-Op Student - Water Demand
About the role
The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website.
The City of London wants you to #JOIN THE TEAM. Visit our career webpage to learn more about London and the Top Reasons to work for the City of London.
Title: Co-Op Student - Water Demand
Job Close Date: Nov 19, 2025
File Number:
3061
Employee Group:
Local 101
Service Area:
Environment and Infrastructure
Division:
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater
Job Type:
Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year)
# of Openings:
1
Summary of Duties:
Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of Water Engineering’s outreach and educational programs. This program focuses on working with residents to provide comments on potential changes/improvements to their property to make it more environmentally friendly.
Work Performed:
This opportunity requires knowledge of:
- Water usage habits, and water conservation best practices.
- Installing strap-on portable water meters.
- Manipulating and visualizing interval water data.
- Low impact development design and how it can assist with drainage issues.
- Residential landscaping practices and plant identification (and water efficient plant selection).
- Both native and non-native plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grasses etc).
- The pesticide ban in Ontario, and how to properly use alternative options.
- Basement flooding causes, weeping tiles, and sump pumps.
- Generate short insightful reports for residents who are looking for advice and recommendations regarding their water use habits.
Other tasks include but are not limited to:
- Review and create outreach material for print and digital media (AODA Compliance, graphic design, 3D modelling, web design experience will be considered an asset).
- Correspond with customers as needed on behalf of the City.
- Inventory and organize outreach material.
- Conduct research over the internet and phone on various ongoing projects related to water conservation.
- Present and work with the public (of all ages, including workshops for children)
- Represent the City at public events and provide excellent customer service to residents by answering questions and directing their questions to the appropriate department.
- Assist with data analysis projects by collecting, sorting, and formatting raw data; strong expertise in Excel required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Student must be enrolled in the disciplines of Engineering, Sciences and/or a related Environmental Program.
Specialized Training & Licenses:
-
Student MUST possess a full G Class License recognized in the Province of Ontario.
-
Clean drivers abstract is required.
Other Info:
- Weekend & Shift Work Will be Required (potential evenings and
weekends; but will be determined with student based on availability).
Compensation & Other Information:
$23.11/hour.
This posting is for (1) temporary full-time position being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to four months.
Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend & shift work may be required (potential evenings and weekends).
Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.
These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.
Police Record Check:
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.
Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca.
About CITY OF LONDON
The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. Modern corporate skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval alleyways below. Affluent workers frequent its smart restaurants and bars. Tourists visit iconic, 17th-century St. Paul’s Cathedral, trace the city’s history at the Museum of London, and take in performances at the huge Barbican arts centre.