Technical Student - Construction Projects

4 MONTH STUDENT/CO-OP OPPORTUNITY.

Reporting through the Director, Public Works Services and under the direction of the Infrastructure & Environmental Coordinator, the Technical Student - Construction Projects in Public Works Services will be responsible for carrying out various types of inspections on construction projects to ensure conformance with approved permits, project design and specifications, completing daily inspection reports, recording and maintaining field measurements and assisting with traffic related studies.

1. Currently enrolled or a recent graduate in a civil engineering technology post secondary program.

2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a variety of personality types.

3. Ability to work independently with minimal direction or as part of a team, and to respond appropriately to any situation which may arise.

4. Understanding of soil, concrete, asphalt properties, civil design principles, construction, engineering, traffic analysis and municipal infrastructures.

5. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, other Departments and staff.

6. Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) and AutoCAD.

7. Class G driver's license in good standing and a reliable vehicle available for corporate business driving to construction sites throughout the Town of Newmarket.