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COOP Student, Engineering Assistant-Transit

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

COOP Student, Engineering Assistant-Transit

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: $22.019 - $31.232 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
 

 

 

Requisition ID: 20917  
Department: Transit Services Dept.  
Service: Transit Engineering Services  
Branch: Technical Support Branch 
Employment Type: 2 Co-op Student -  Summer Term
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 1760 
Salary Information: $22.019 - $31.232 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment 
Application Close: 27/02/2026

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

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.

The Transit Fleet and Facilities Maintenance team provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services to support federally regulated transit services within the City.

You provide design and engineering assistance/support to transit fleet engineers and technicians.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolment in a recognized co-operative engineering program; 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student preferred.

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE

  • Vehicle systems and sub-systems
  • Analytical and research techniques
  • Computer software applications such as MS Office Suite and drafting software
  • Maintenance information management systems
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to conduct research, sort and categorize findings
  • Able to analyze information and draw conclusions
  • Written and verbal communication skills to write reports and present information in a clear and direct manner
  • Able to use common office computer applications including spreadsheets and Maintenance information management systems
  • Able to use drafting software such as MicroStation or SolidWorks
  • Attentive to detail

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.  

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