Job title: Engineering Work Experience Student (Planning Coordination)

Company: City of Edmonton

Job description: 1 temporary full-time position for 8 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering co-op or equivalent post-secondary work experience degree program, commencing in January 2024

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers. We’re a modern municipal corporation, serving nearly one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians’ daily lives. And working together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

Be a part of the team that shapes the City of Edmonton’s future! The Planning Coordination Section is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, technologists, and other professionals who collaborate on the review of urban development and planning projects in Edmonton. If you are interested in applying your civil engineering knowledge to the city building process, then this could be the job for you!

The Planning Coordination Section is looking for an engineering co-op student to assist with the review of land development applications. The successful individual will apply engineering and planning knowledge to review and assess drainage infrastructure requirements that arise as a result of a private development application. The successful individual will also collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to provide comprehensive and holistic feedback from the City and to improve understanding of broader considerations required in the urban planning process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Apply knowledge of civil engineering, including hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater management practices, engineering design and construction standards, when reviewing urban development and planning projects
• Provide support in the collaboration and determination of drainage infrastructure requirements associated with urban development
• Review and respond to private land development applications, ensuring compliance with higher level City plans, policies and objectives.
• Assist with the review of Neighbourhood Design Reports, Drainage Servicing Reports, and other drainage-related studies
• Participate and contribute to public engagement activities and team meetings
• Work in a multidisciplinary team while providing service to a range of development stakeholders
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, other departments, and the development industry with complete and professional information
• Collect and compile data related to land development and assist with the analysis of the gathered information

Note: This position may be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering co-op, or equivalent post secondary work experience degree program
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to use Google Workspace applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple elements, with attention to detail
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit
• Additional assets include:

• Previous course work in drainage related engineering (hydraulics, hydrology, water resources, etc)
• Familiarity with drainage planning initiatives and projects

*Please note, as part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript, or an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a or related post-secondary work experience degree program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City.

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the and .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $26.325 – $30.710 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: JY/JF

Expected salary: $26325 – 30710 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:15:58 GMT

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