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Engineering Graduate (TEMP)

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Engineering Graduate (TEMP)

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: $75,075.00 - $91,345.80  annually (2025 rates of pay)
 

 

 

Requisition ID: 20245  
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.  
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services  
Branch: Wastewater Treatment Branch - WET 
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 4 years
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $75,075.00 - $91,345.80  annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Engineering 
Application Close: 09/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

This job is for temporary use in the development of graduate students obtaining licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer, you are responsible to provide engineering support in a diverse range of projects. General activities may include carrying out engineering studies/reviews, data analysis and preparing technical reports.  You will follow a work plan that provides more detailed objectives and duties by specific departments.

 

Infrastructure & Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). 

KNOWLEDGE

  • Specific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the department
  • Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise
  • Familiarity of various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes, applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines
  • Current and advanced engineering technologies, processes and design 
  • Project management principles and practices  
  • Analytical techniques 
  • Applied research techniques (pilot plant, bench-scale, etc.): set-up, operation, analysis
  • Customer service management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)
  • Field investigation and surveying techniques
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Prepare and deliver technical and management summary reports 
  • Plan, execute and monitor engineering and process studies
  • Manage own work and meet objectives
  • Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision 
  • Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractors
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Display good judgement with staff, professionals and customers
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Build effective interpersonal relationships
  • Strong initiative, judgement, reliability
  • Highly motivated and conscientious
  • Diplomacy, discretion and tact
  • Is flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent worker
  • Is able to work well in a team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to outside normal working hours

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing     
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

 

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

 

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

ESC-CSE@ottawa.ca

 

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About City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa: A place to grow your career.  

We are proud to be an employer of choice, attracting talented individuals who reflect the community we serve. As an award-winning employer in the National Capital region and one of Canada’s best diversity employers, we foster a respectful and inclusive culture where every employee can feel a sense of belonging. 

Your career can flourish across more than 110 diverse business lines all while enjoying the stability of a single employer. We champion continuous learning, value work-life balance and support every stage of your career journey. We are committed to investing in our people through competitive compensation, an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan and a suite of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being.  

Join the City of Ottawa to experience making a meaningful difference and improving the quality of life in our community!