Job title: Engineering Work Experience Student (Subdivision Planning)

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

The Subdivision and Development Coordination section combines transportation planning, engineering and land use principles to ensure that infrastructure in new developments meet requirements and all appropriate design and construction standards. Transportation Planning and Engineering play a key role in shaping our urban neighbourhoods and are the primary determinant of our city’s environmental, financial and social sustainability. By working for the City of Edmonton, you will be part of the team shaping the City’s future.

Subdivision and Development Coordination is looking for an engineering co-op student who is motivated by a challenging and fast-paced work environment and enjoys working in a highly diverse team. As part of the Subdivision Planning unit, the student will experience the development review process from Subdivision Application to Development Permit Application. The Subdivision Planning unit primarily reviews proposed subdivisions and development permits from a land use and transportation perspective. This role provides a linkage in the development process across several areas and contributes to the successful development of our City.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

With a focus on the to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Assist with the review of subdivision land development applications and development permit applications for transportation-related conditions and advisements from a transportation and land use perspective

Review applications in a holistic way that balances the interests of the City with the needs and desires of the customer

Provide support in the negotiation of infrastructure requirements with multiple stakeholders

Seek input from other business areas impacted by transportation decisions and attend internal and external meetings to provide information and seek solutions to transportation-related issues

Assist senior staff in reviewing transportation engineering drawings, access requests and preliminary plans

Work with senior staff to provide excellent customer service to the general public, other departments and the development industry on application-related activities and address public inquiries

Complete administrative duties associated with developing and updating guidelines and manuals, project and contract management, and design review

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering co-op or equivalent post-secondary work experience degree program

Demonstrated ability using Google Workspace applications

Familiarity with reading engineering drawings with transportation and landscape design

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain strong working relationships

Experience in delivering excellent customer service

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple elements, with attention to detail

Ability to work independently and make decisions in the absence of a supervisor

Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues with competing interests

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

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 would be skills, experience or knowledge of:

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with reading engineering drawings with transportation and landscape design

Knowledge of the City’s design and construction standards Volume 2 (Roadways)

*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 Range: $26.325 – $30.710 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: JY/JF

Expected salary: $26325 – 30710 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:07:23 GMT

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