JOB TITLE: Assistant Operations Technician – Co-op

DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Engineering

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  6

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4-8 months

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek 

LOCATION: Williams Parkway Operations Centre

HOURLY RATE:  $21.87

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  January 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE: January 19, 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day administration of maintenance contracts and permit operations.

• • Inspecting infrastructure repairs completed by Contractors such as asphalt road repairs, curb repairs, sidewalk repairs, and minor bridge maintenance.
  • Performing pre-construction progress and final construction inspections of the Road Occupancy and Access Permits.
  • Assists in investigating customer service requests
  • Measuring quantities for payment.
  • Assists the coordinator dispatching snow removal equipment (fall and Winter work terms only)
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external
  • 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 High School (Grade 12) graduation or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in a full-time Civil Engineering Technology program. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• • Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G/G2 driver’s license and the use of your own vehicle (mileage will be compensated at $.072 per km for the first 5,000 km and $0.66 km thereafter, per year).
  • Access to personal cellular phone for daily use (to be compensated at $20.00 per month by the City of Brampton).
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the field
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Must be able to work variable hours.
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg.
  • Completion of Criminal Record Check.

“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.

**This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies.

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, 2026 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.

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