Assistant Energy Management Engineering – Co-op

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking a co-op student for the Assistant Energy Management Engineering role within the Public Works and Engineering department. You will support efficiency initiatives and collaborate with project coordinators to implement energy conservation strategies for city facilities over a temporary period of 4 months.

Qualifications

• Student must be enrolled in any University or College Co-Op.
• Proof of enrollment letter will be requested prior to job offer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Support team for efficiency and conservation strategies.
• Assist with project management and implement energy conservation programs.
• Maintain the City's utility management database.

Skills

Strong report writing

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in an Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Energy Management Engineering – Co-op

DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Engineering

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary - 4 Months

HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of West Tower.

HOURLY RATE: Year 1: $21.84

Year 2: $22.27

Year 3: $24.04

Year 4: $26.20

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: June 09, 2025

CLOSING DATE: July 07, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, this co-op will be supporting the team responsible for efficiency and conservation strategies for new and existing city facilities. The student will assist and support project management efforts by working with Facilities Maintenance Project Coordinators and Supervisors.Work with Energy Project Co-ordinators to help shape and implement citywide energy management/conservation programs and initiatives for new and existing city facilities.These programs may include the following actions with the support of Project Coordinators:

• • Propose and assist with ideas that provide value for money that can reduce energy costs
  • Research innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprint
  • Contribute to cross divisional and department energy management meetings
  • Develop and write project business justifications, case studies and contract documents
  • Facilitate problem solving discussions and liaise with site staff
  • Undertake site work (as permitted during these pandemic times) in support of energy monitoring,funding, water rebate programs, and any other cost recovery initiatives
  • Maintain the City's utility management database and provide reports from the software

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• • Student must be enrolled in any University or College Co-Op. Proof of enrollment letter will be requested prior to job offer.
  • Safety boots are required.
  • Student must currently be enrolled in an Engineering program (Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering, Environmental / Management Studies)
  • Strong report writing, data analysis, organizational and problem solving skills
  • Present and communicate complex concepts and data in an easily understood manner
  • Highly collaborative with the ability to exchange ideas and work in a team environment
  • Independent worker with capability to manage projects
  • Valid driver's license with a vehicle available for site visits - an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced spreadsheet skills (functions, macros, etc.)

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocesswillbecompletedwith video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by July 07, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement.

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