Transportation
Approximate Duration: 4 months (May – August)
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
JOB SUMMARY
The Niagara Region has a full-time Construction Inspection Student position with the Transportation division of the Public Works Department. This is an excellent learning opportunity for a student enrolled in the Construction Engineering Technology or equivalent program.
Location: Although based out of the Niagara Region headquarters, located at 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way (Thorold), students will participate in a number of field assignments throughout the region. As a result, a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required and a G class license is preferred.
Duration: May 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30 (35 hours/week)
Job Description
The Transportation division is responsible for building and maintaining more than 750 km of roads in the Niagara Region. The Construction Inspection Student will perform approximately 25% office and 75% field duties.
Field assignments will consist of assisting Construction Inspectors with inspecting work and materials to ensure specifications are met, as well as attend site meetings. The student will also assist with measuring and recording quantities of work to be undertaken by the contractor on a time and material basis, various calculations to determine areas, volumes, volume conversion to weight, and construction costs and reviewing construction layout. The student will also maintain daily project logs/diaries.
Office assignments will primarily consist of the organizing and filing tender documents, scanning drawings and may include AutoCAD and minor drafting work. General construction administration office procedures and duties will also be trained and utilized in this position.
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We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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