Road Operations Co-op Student
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career.
We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
Posting ID: 3784
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering & Construction
Pay Range:$20.11 - $22.17
Job Type: Co-op Student
Contract Duration: 8 or 12 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: January 9, 2025
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).
This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department.
Job Summary
We are seeking a co-op student to complete a eight or twelve month term starting May 2025 and ending no later than April 2026 and working 35 hours per week.
Reporting to Supervisor, Road Operations and Maintenance, this position provides support to the operation and maintenance of Regional road assets in a state-of-good-repair within the Public Works department. This placement will allow you to gain valuable field and office experience in the road capital and operations industry in a municipal government setting. The successful candidate will work with a Road Operations team and independently in Halton Region, while assisting with a wide variety of tasks including project support and program implementation and facilitation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to Road Operations and Maintenance staff relating to work and assets within the Regional road right-of-way including roads, traffic control devices, shoulders, roadside drainage, safety devices, etc.
- Perform field investigations at specified locations along the Regional road network, including inventories and assessments of infrastructure and observation of various deficiencies.
- Provide periodic inspection of various maintenance works, including: storm sewer systems, annual pavement marking program, crack sealing program, sweeping program, guiderail repairs, tree planting and maintenance, asphalt spot repairs, permits and acoustic barrier repairs.
- Assist in the delivery of Regional asset management programs for various road capital assets, including acoustic barriers, guiderails, retaining walls, oil/grit separators, trees, roadside cross-section, storm infrastructure and bridges and culverts.
- Perform inspections and condition assessments of the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) and Emergency Detour Route (EDR) program.
- Provide input to various traffic operational and safety initiatives to improve safety and efficiency of new and existing Regional Roads.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams that undertake both internal and external projects.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Civil Engineering or equivalent program.
- Analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Critical problem-solving, customer service, and effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated practical knowledge in Civil Engineering principles, along with a general understanding of road maintenance and asset management practices.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.
Preferred
- Knowledge of OPS Standards, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (OTM).
- Knowledge of Databases and GIS applications.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions:
- Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region; incumbent must supply their own transportation at times when not driving a Regional fleet vehicle.
Employment Conditions:
- A current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, by the first day of employment.
- The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
