Co Op Student-Water Demand C0361

City of London; London; Sur place; CAD 26 000 - 37 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

City of London is offering a co-op opportunity in Water Engineering outreach, focusing on engaging residents to provide feedback on water conservation and environmental improvements.

The role involves preparing outreach materials, data analysis in Excel, and presenting to the public at workshops and events. Applicants must be enrolled in Engineering, Sciences or Environmental programs and have a valid G-class license.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Engineering, Sciences, or Environmental Program.
• Must return to full-time studies in January 2027 to graduate.
• Must possess a valid full G-class Ontario driver's license.
• Experience with data collection and reporting is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of outreach programs for residents.
• Create outreach materials for print and digital media; Excel data analysis is required.
• Engage with the public at events and workshops to provide information.
• Conduct internet and phone research on water conservation projects.
• Prepare short reports for residents on water use advice and recommendations.

Connaissances

Excel

Data analysis

Public engagement

Communication

Outreach materials

Formation

Engineering, Sciences or Environmental Program student

Returning to full-time studies Jan 2027

Outils

3D modelling

Graphic design basics

Web design basics

Description du poste

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London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website .

Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of Water Engineering’s outreach and educational programs. This program focuses on working with residents to provide comments on potential changes/improvements to their property to make it more environmentally friendly.

Work Performed:

This opportunity requires knowledge of:

• Water usage habits, and water conservation best practices.
• Installing strap-on portable water meters.
• Manipulating and visualizing interval water data.
• Low impact development design and how it can assist with drainage issues.
• Residential landscaping practices and plant identification (and water efficient plant selection).
• Both native and non-native plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grasses etc).
• The pesticide ban in Ontario, and how to properly use alternative options.
• Basement flooding causes, weeping tiles, and sump pumps.
• Generate short insightful reports for residents who are looking for advice and recommendations regarding their water use habits.

Other tasks include but are not limited to:

• Review and create outreach material for print and digital media (AODA Compliance, graphic design, 3D modelling, web design experience will be considered an asset).
• Correspond with customers as needed on behalf of the City.
• Inventory and organize outreach material.
• Conduct research over the internet and phone on various ongoing projects related to water conservation.
• Present and work with the public (of all ages, including workshops for children)
• Represent the City at public events and provide excellent customer service to residents by answering questions and directing their questions to the appropriate department.
• Assist with data analysis projects by collecting, sorting, and formatting raw data; strong expertise in Excel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Student must be enrolled in the disciplines of Engineering, Sciences and/or a related Environmental Program.
• Student must be returning to full-time academic studies in January September 2027 and/or require this co-op placement to graduate.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Student MUST possess a valid full "G" class license recognized in the Province of Ontario.

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/per hour.

Hours of work: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

This posting is for an 8-month Co-Op term starting in January 2027 until August 2027.

*Weekend & Shift Work Will be Required (potential evenings and

weekends; but will be determined with student based on availability).

Police Record Check:

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

As an inclusive employer, we are 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.