Civil Engineering Student

Peterborough County
CA - Ontario - Ontario
January 27, 2025

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together!

Posting Details:

Application Deadline:
February 28, 2025 at 12:
00pm
Position Status:
Full-time Seasonal Contract
Contract Length:
May 5, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Openings:
Up to 2 vacancies
Hourly Rate:
$19.65 per hour (rate effective January 1, 2025)
Hours per Week:
40 Hours; Monday-Thursday with Fridays off.
Position Location:
Peterborough, ON
Position Group:
Non-Union, Seasonal
Competition #:
NUG-25-01

What you'll do:

The Civil Engineering Students will assist with the design and inspection of various road and bridge construction projects. Under the supervision of senior staff, this position will assist with the preparation of engineering design drawings and specifications, construction inspection, culvert condition inspections, surveying, traffic counts, and collection of GPS data.

Pre-Tender Inspections & Data Collection:
You will work in field to capture existing conditions of County owned infrastructure for design & budgetary reasons.
Construction Inspection:
You will visit current construction projects to assure adherence to various OPSS specifications along with quantity verification.
Locates:
You will head to the field and mark out existing County infrastructure to facilitate safe work for customers working in the County's right of way.

In accordance with County Policy, a Police Record Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process:
Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place during the month of March. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

This job is for you if…

Our non-negotiables:
You are a current student in an Engineering-related program, or will be graduating from an Engineering program during in early-2025. You have a valid, Ontario G2 (or higher) driver's license.
Experience:
You have experience in, or are interested in gaining experience in, Municipal Civil Engineering
Skills We're Looking For:
You have strong organizational and problem solving skills. You pride yourself in your attention to detail, especially when completing documentation or inputting data/information.
Community:
You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.
Perks:
You are interested in a 4-day work week with Fridays off, access to a company vehicle during work hours and working outdoors!
Benefits:
You want to work for an organization that offers OMERS pension enrollment to set you up for the future!
Culture:
You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection.

If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at hrinfo@ptbocounty.ca. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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