Co-Op Student - Transportation Asset Management

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization, located in Peel Region, is seeking a Co-Op Student to join their Transportation Asset Management team. This role involves performing inspections, validating data, and assisting with asset management practices. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a related post secondary program and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of $19.80 - $23.53 per hour for 35 hours per week, providing valuable hands-on experience in municipal asset management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge in the development of asset management plans.
• Strong ability to work with financial information.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual inspections of retaining walls.
• Review attributes and geospatial data for infrastructure.
• Assist with service requests and investigations.

Skills

Knowledge in asset management plans

Experience with ESRi GIS

Strong verbal communication skills

Good engineering judgment

Valid G level license

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in civil or transportation engineering

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Co-Op Student - Transportation Asset Management

Req ID:27634
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: May - August, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 01/23/2026

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co‑op program at a Canadian post‑secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co‑op program when completing your application.

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is looking to hire a co‑op student to assist the Transportation Asset Management Team in developing and improving asset management practices for our transportation assets. The Transportation Asset Management section leads the inventory and assessment programs for road pavement, bridges, culverts, retaining walls and noise walls. These programs feed the City’s asset management plans and are used to determine our capital budgets.

The City is seeking a motivated individual with initiative and a keen interest in asset management who is willing to put forward ideas and make meaningful contributions to the City’s Asset Management Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual inspections of retaining walls of varying size, type and material throughout the City of Mississauga;
• Review and validate attributes and geospatial data for various road related infrastructure. This will include on‑site work and acquisition of asset images;
• Assist with service requests and investigations related to bridges, culverts, retaining walls, noise walls, and guide rails;
• Assist with the review and validation of new LiDAR data for roadside appurtenances such as: bollards, delineators, guide‑rails, hand‑rails, safety gates, waste receptacles, knee walls, noise walls, retaining walls and entrance features;
• Complete other assigned tasks as required;
• Duties and responsibilities may vary according to the student’s academic background and experience

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a post secondary degree or diploma program, in civil or transportation engineering, or a related discipline;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of asset management plans for guide‑rails, pavement, bridge, culvert and retaining wall structures;
• Experience with computer applications such as ESRi GIS, INFOR, MS Office, and Outlook would be an asset;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential;
• Strong ability to work with financial information;
• Must have a valid G level license in good standing;
• Demonstrate and exercise good engineering judgment;
• Position requires travel between various locations within the City of Mississauga.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: T&W/Asset Management
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept, T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div, Transportation Infrastructure Mgmt
Non‑Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.