Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Engineering Intern, Business & Operational Support

Department:

Environmental Services Department

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Job Category: Public Works

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: February 9, 2024

Closing Date: March 1, 2024

Salary: $22.50 - $22.50/Hour

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Schedule: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

Union: Non-union

Contract Duration: 4 Months

Vaughan is one of Canada\'s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada\'s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

This position will work closely with the Operations and Business Support team. This position will help with various projects and initiatives including non-revenue water (e.g. construction water), water audit, water meter replacement and testing, and billing data review, reconciliation and reporting. This position also includes engagement with our citizens and supporting customer service initiatives including addressing water billing inquiries and scheduling appointments with citizens.

This position is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student\'s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

Qualifications and Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years university students in environmental engineering or related

discipline.

• Proficient in computer applications and various software programs including MS Word,

Excel, Outlook, and online resources.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, consultants, contractors,

government agencies, staff, Council members and others.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

City of Vaughan