Requisition ID: 23185  Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Rail Construction Program Service Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Fall Term    Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: Non Union/Non MPE/Supervisory & Administrative Support Salary Information: $26.982  - $31.566  per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Gillin Building,141 Laurier Avenue  Job Category: Co-op student recruitment Application Close: 12/08/2026 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.   The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. The Rail Construction Program is responsible for all design and construction activities on one of the busiest Light Rail Transit Systems in North America, as well as concurrent design and construction of three light rail system extensions and major supporting infrastructure projects including highway widening, multimodal network integration, and secondary road, utility and traffic infrastructure impacts. You are responsible for carrying out specific assignments related to the Rail Construction Program involving validating the completion of construction activities in the field, ensuring adherence to appropriate codes, designs, work methods, etc.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Enrolment in a recognized post-secondary co-operative program in mechanical, chemical, environmental or electrical engineering, architectural or civil/structural engineering 

No experience required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an assetKNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of aspects of the construction project management and administration process
Basic level of knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, and procedures or higher mathematics
Ability to read engineering plans and specifications, and reports
Experience in reading or preparing designs and/or technical drawings
Ability to perform simple quantity calculations and to record data as directed
Ability to work with sensitive process and analytical instruments
Some office experience in a technical work environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including participating in meetings, presentations and interacting with the public
Basic level competency in writing and testing computer programs
Basic computer application use which may include Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and AutoCAD

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision

Ability and willingness to work on construction sites
Attention to detail
Solid analytical skills and sound judgment
Solid communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Ability to interact with a variety of people
Organized, thorough
Initiative, reliability and tact
Willingness to learn

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing

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  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. .