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Why Clarington
Clarington is a place of possibilities.
With a population set to double by 2051, Clarington is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region with more than 107,000 people across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and country charm and is known for its thriving energy and agriculture sectors, historic downtowns and as a great place to live, work and play.
Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment, work-life balance, and are at the forefront of community impact. We value accountability, integrity and respect, and are committed to fostering equity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Together, we are striving to enhance the quality of life for residents today and for future generations who call Clarington home.
The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?
Position Snapshot
The Student Engineering Technician is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Municipality of Clarington infrastructure inspection program performing inspections of municipal infrastructure, collecting asset information, assigning conditional assessment values, and identification of hazards and deficiencies.
What you’ll be doing
As a Student, Engineering Technician, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inspecting all municipal sidewalks, identifying hazards, and documenting deficiencies.
- Collecting infrastructure data in the field.
- Conducting condition assessments of infrastructure.
- Assisting construction inspectors with payment measurements.
- Travel occasionally to various work locations in a timely and efficient manner.
What you bring
The successful candidate will have:
- Candidates are being hired through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program. In accordance with the CSJ Program, interested applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the beginning of employment.
- Candidates must be available from April 28 to August 29, 2025, inclusive. Time off for vacation is not permitted during this employment period.
- Enrolled in, or recent completion of, a post-secondary educational program related to a Civil Engineering program is preferred.
- Excellent customer service and good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with the public courteously and efficiently.
- Strong communication skills, able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Required to have access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on a daily basis in performing the work.
- Candidates may be required to drive a municipal vehicle for certain duties and will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License with a clean drivers abstract.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certification would be an asset.
- Current Health and Safety/WHMIS training would be an asset.
- Candidates must provide their own safety “green patch” footwear.
- Must be physically able to perform all duties including heavy lifting, daily prolonged walking of greater distances on uneven surfaces.
- Candidates are expected to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
What we offer
We offer the following benefits and perks to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.
- Rate of pay: $21.63 per hour.
- Hours of work: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday up to a maximum of 35 hours per week
We are an equal opportunity employer
- The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.
- We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process or in performing your position, should you be selected, please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net.
Additional information and requirements
Pre-employment testing for this position may include written and oral testing, to assist in determining the successful applicant. A passing score will be considered to be 60% on each test with the highest score considered in the award.
Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, the following:
- A current Driver’s Abstract and proof of a valid Ontario Class “G” Drivers License.
- A current (with the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check, directly from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Criminal Records Checks from third party agencies are not acceptable. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a criminal reference check within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another criminal reference check.
Privacy
Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or by phone at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109.
Ready to apply?
Please submit your application online by May 4, 2025, AT 11:59 PM.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
