Calgary Jobs ⇝ River Engineering Summer Student at City of Calgary - Mar 2022

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a summer student, you will be given meaningful, productive and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. As a summer student, you will have the opportunity to work on a project that aligns with the work of River Engineering Team, as well as supporting various ongoing work with the team. You will be working with a team of Professional Engineers whose works spans the areas of flood resilience, drought resilience, monitoring and forecasting watershed conditions, dam safety, bioengineering and riparian improvements, erosion and geomorphology, reviewing infrastructure designs and development applications, and associated policies and regulations. Primary duties include:
  • Development and population of a river asset management database and tracking tool.
  • Comparative analysis of river bank protection project costs.
  • Compilation of groundwater information in the river valleys.
  • Dam safety program support.
  • GIS data management.
  • Field work including creek flow measurements, river and groundwater data logger program.
Qualifications
  • Enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering degree.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Previous experience and/ or courses in river engineering, GIS, hydrogeology, dam safety and/ or asset management would be considered an asset.
  • A valid class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) and the use of personal vehicle.
  • Possess strong communication skills, and time management skills.
  • Able to complete tasks independently with guidance, demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential for success in this role.
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2022
  • If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).
Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Water ResourcesPosition Type: 2 Temporary Student (May - August)Location: 625 25 Avenue S.E.Compensation: $25.85 per hourDays of Work: This position works a 5 daywork week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work weekAudience: Internal/ExternalApply By: March 18, 2022Job ID #: 305259
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Company:City of CalgaryLocation:Calgary AB CAJob Types:Full Time, Other, TemporaryPost Date:March 8, 2022Valid Through:April 8, 2022