Asset Management Engineering Assistant - Summer Student

Job Details:
Summer Student (Non-UnionT)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:
4-month summer work term

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

 We offer:

• An optional defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things

 

Reporting directly to the Director of Asset Management or Designate, this position is responsible for duties related but not limited to assisting asset management staff on asset inventory and condition assessment projects related to core infrastructure assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the field inspection of Town assets to confirm and update GIS inventories utilizing both mobile and desktop GIS applications
• Perform condition assessment field inspections on various types of engineering assets utilizing mobile GIS applications
• Perform QA/QC duties to ensure accuracy and completeness of inventory entries
• Assist in the review and analysis of condition information to support the development of rehabilitation strategies and programs
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation Act and policies of the Corporation
• Communicate courteously with the general public and where necessary refer them to the appropriate permanent staff member
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled in a university or community college program in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Familiar with computer applications such as GIS, Excel, Word and Database applications
• Survey and GPS data collection experience would be considered an asset
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. Successful applicants will be required to provide the Corporation with a copy of their driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract as a condition of employment. Note: The successful candidate will be required to supply their own vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions
   

Note: The successful applicant will be required to provide their own green patch work boots.

DATED: April 15, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.