Storm Drainage Assistant (Watercourses)
City : Mississauga
Category : Co-op/Intern
Industry : Government/Public Services
Employer : City of Mississauga
Req ID: 28170
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: September - December, 2026
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 05/18/2026
To be considered for this competition, applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post‑secondary program and be eligible to complete a Work Term during the specified period. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Proof of enrolment in a related program must be uploaded when completing the application.
Job Summary
This is a great opportunity to evaluate the impacts of urbanization on the City’s watercourses and assist in the planning of restoration, maintenance and capital improvement works.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Stormwater Assets & Programming Manager, the successful candidates will:
- Undertake creek erosion and other watercourse related assessments
- Prepare field assessment reports and investigate creek erosion complaints
- Other duties will include assisting in the preparation of the 10-year Capital Budget, mapping information and Fill Permit Applications for erosion protection works
- It is expected that at least 50% of the time will be spent in the field
Skills and Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a Water Resources / Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science program preferably at the intermediate or senior level.
- Must be familiar with Windows, including Word and Excel.
- Experience with MS Access, Microstation or AutoCad software would be an asset.
- An understanding of hydrology, soils, fluvial geomorphology and channel dynamics would be preferable.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Fieldwork experience would be an asset.
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and an excellent driving record.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 20.29 - 24.11
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Organization Unit: T&W/Stormwater Assets & Programming
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Infrast Planning & Eng Serv Div , Environmental Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
