STUDENT - Junior Technician

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a summer student for a position in civil engineering support. The role involves preparing construction drawings, assisting with data collection, and updating infrastructure records. Candidates must be enrolled in a civil engineering technology program and demonstrate proficiency in drafting software. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in the field while contributing to community projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a civil engineering technology or technician program.
• Working knowledge of manual and computer drafting.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing construction drawings and updating records.
• Collect traffic data and support survey staff.
• Update Sewer, Water, and Roads Infrastructure databases.

Skills

AutoCAD

Manual drafting

Engineering calculations

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Education

Civil engineering technology diploma program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor – Design and Field Engineering, and the technical guidance of the Senior Technologist, assists in the preparation of drawings, and performs general duties pertaining to the office.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of construction drawings and adds “As-Constructed” information when projects are complete.
• Assists in the revision of City maps and standard drawings.
• Prepares sewer and water connection drawings and “Local Improvement” drawings.
• Assists in the preparation of sketches and presentation drawings.
• Operates printing machine, processes print orders, folds and files drawings.
• Assists in updating Sewer, Water and Roads Infrastructure databases.
• Collects traffic data and assists the survey staff with the collection of field data and the layout of construction projects, when required.
• Performs such other related duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Must currently be enrolled in a civil engineering technology diploma program or civil engineering technician program;

Skills & Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of both manual and computer drafting including AutoCAD, engineering and mathematical formulas, tables, and equations.
• A basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Use of a personal vehicle may be required.

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will...

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.