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Requisition ID: 19588 Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. Service: Asset Management Service Branch: Water Resources Planning & Eng BranchEmployment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 4 years Work Hours: 35.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $75 075,00 - $91 345,80  annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  City: Ottawa, ONJob Category: Engineering Application Close: 01/12/2025Job SummaryThis 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 ExperienceCompletion of 4 year university degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).KNOWLEDGESpecific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the departmentEngineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertiseFamiliarity of various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes, applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelinesCurrent 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, analysisCustomer service managementMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)Field investigation and surveying techniquesKnowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workersCompetencies, Skills And AbilitiesPrepare and deliver technical and management summary reports Plan, execute and monitor engineering and process studiesManage own work and meet objectivesUndertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractorsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingDisplay good judgement with staff, professionals and customersStrong technical and analytical skillsBuild effective interpersonal relationshipsStrong initiative, judgement, reliabilityHighly motivated and conscientiousDiplomacy, discretion and tactIs flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent workerIs able to work well in a team-oriented environmentWillingness to outside normal working hoursWhat You Need To KnowLanguage 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 HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .

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