JOB TITLE:  Assistant Capital Works Technician - Co-op 

DEPARTMENT:  Public Works And Engineering

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  5

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4-months  

WORK TERM: May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work 

LOCATION:  Williams Parkway Operations Centre  

HOURLY RATE:  $21.87

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration 

POSTING DATE:  January 9, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  January 19, 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

This is field inspection position that requires travel throughout the City of Brampton.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Surveys & Technical Support Services, including support
from Maintenance Planning Technologist and Program Planning Technologist; this role
will assist in conducting needs and condition surveys on the City’s infrastructure
including sidewalks, bus pads and other assigned assets. Training and guidance will be
provided to assist in accomplishing your primary responsibilities. 

• • Utilizing Apple iPad with ArcGIS (or comparable) software, conduct maintenance
    needs and condition surveys on City infrastructure.
  • Primary role will consist of sidewalk and transit pads needs and condition
    surveys through walking the City of Brampton’s sidewalk network and
    determination of deficient sections of sidewalk and bus pads requiring
    maintenance attention along with assessing overall condition.
  • Upload field survey information to import into City Work or for other staff to
    produce infrastructure repair lists for the Road Operations Division.
  • Report all concerns/issues to immediate supervisor for follow up.
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures,
    Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety
    Standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
    

SELECTION CRITERIA:   

EDUCATION: 

• • Completion of Grade 12 (High School Diploma) or equivalent.
  • Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or
    related post-secondary co-op program

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS: 

• • Valid Class “G or G2” Driver’s License, the use of your own vehicle is required.
    Mileage will be compensated.
  • Access to Personal Cellular Phone as this job requires the use of your own phone.
    Usage will be compensated.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an
    emphasis on customer service
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and ability to walk/stand for long periods
    of time
  • Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in
    Brampton

“These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2026) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html”  

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.  

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. 

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. 

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by January 19, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use. 

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition. 

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