Job Description
This posting is for multiple full-time summer positions for up to 4 months (May to August) with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management assistance in all aspects of concrete and asphalt maintenance, drainage and gravel maintenance, as well as capital projects
- Coordinate quality control activities for capital projects in both rural and urban areas (eg: residential rehabilitation program, arterial rehabilitation program, rural road re-gravel, rural drainage inspection and improvements)
- Provide survey investigations and analysis to both urban and rural areas
- Seek solutions to assigned challenges on special projects through research and analysis
- Provide recommendations to project staff and stakeholders based on research findings
- Assist in the development of presentations and reports for stakeholders
- Assist project management staff to conduct and chair stakeholder meetings
Qualifications and Skills
- Completed the first year of a related post-secondary Degree or Diploma, with intent to continue in the program (eg: Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics Technology, etc.)
- Previous construction related experience would be considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- Reliable personal transportation is required (no public transit routes to the Transportation Engineering and Operations office)
- Ability to work in an office environment and/or in the field as required (including remote rural areas)
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
