Job Description

Help Lakeshore build the best team to serve the residents of Lakeshore!

Position:

Engineering Co-op

Salary:

Grade 4, Non Union ($23.78/hr 2025 rate)

Reports to:

Manager - Energy Management and Utilities

Work Term:

May to September

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Manager - Energy Management and Utilities, the Engineering Co-op student will gain knowledge and practical experience in the civil engineering career field. The student will be responsible for assisting in surveying, preparing and reviewing technical documents and inspecting various municipal projects.

Qualifications:

Be a returning student at a recognized College or University program in Ontario with preference given to those enrolled in a Civil Engineering program Experience using AutoCad and ESRI software Working knowledge in the use of GPS technology and field surveying Well-developed oral and written communication skills with attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to handle and transfer data accurately and in a timely manner Experience in research, setting priorities and managing various concurrent projects Able to work as a team player with all municipal department, staff, Council and the community while always maintaining and promoting a positive and professional work environment Safety footwear is required Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver's license

Knowledge:

Engineering principles and practices Design codes, manuals and guidelines Surveying techniques for civil construction projects AutoCad Interactive web-based map service, GIS Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat, Laserfiche

Major Responsibilities:

Assist in surveys, technical document preparation, inspection of various municipal projects Provide support to Engineering Technologists in the field for development reviews, utility permits and/or municipal capital projects Assist with updating documentation for the division such as development manual Analyse and interpret data to provide information/reports as required Research and compile data in the preparation of technical reports Perform traffic counts and assist with traffic calming recommendations Organize, input, and analyze gathered information into spreadsheets and/or AutoCAD drawings. Assist with providing documentation for letters or public notices Assist in the maintenance of department's electronic filing system Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time by the Manager - Energy Management and Utilities and/or other Managers in the department. Other related duties as assigned.

Decision Making and Judgement:

Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager - Energy Management and Utilities with access to municipal policies, procedures, bylaws and regulations.

Physical Skill and Effort

Occasionally lifting of boxes and public meeting supplies, intermittent keyboarding, sitting for long periods of time, some walking and stairclimbing.

Interpersonal Skills:

Interpersonal skills to liaise with the public and fellow staff members in a professional, friendly and co-operative manner.

Internal:

Daily contact with Manager - Energy Management and Utilities to ensure work responsibilities are met. With other staff to ensure provision of timely information and services

External

Answer questions from the public, provide information and provide customer service

Working Conditions:

Environment

Primarily works in an office environment indoors

Control over Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hrs/wk)

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is 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. The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.