Co-Op Student - Transit Facilities Planning

City of Mississauga•Mississauga, ON

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Facilities Planning team requires one co-op student to conduct facility (e.g., garages, stations/terminals, operator washrooms) surveys/inspections, record information in databases and analyze results, review pertinent drawings as related to MiWay’s infrastructure standards/specifications, review construction site processes, perform site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and provide internal and external communications for areas of impact.

Requirements

Must have completed 1st or 2nd year of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Design & Drafting or Architectural Technology program. Enrollment of subsequent year is required.
Must hold a valid class “G” Licence with a driving record that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga. A Driver’s Abstract will be required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other teams.
Good judgement with the ability to make decisions in the field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Must be able to work outside (driving, walking and/or standing) in varying weather conditions.
Successful candidate is required to provide their own ‘Green Patch’ CSA approved safety footwear.

Responsibilities

Conduct facility surveys/inspections that include the garages, stations/terminals and operator washrooms.
Undertake research to support facility planning projects.
Collect facility inventory data and compile in a succinct format.
Attend team meetings and provide project updates.
Maintain accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
Review project design drawings, traffic control plans, design briefs along side MiWay project coordinators.
Enter information into databases and summarize information using maps, charts, graphs, etc.
Conduct site visits, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at MiWay construction project sites, and prepare site inspection reports.
Provide support to the Transit Facilities and Transit Infrastructure teams.
Participate in operator and customer outreach information sessions, as required.
Perform other duties as required.