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Co-Op Student - Transit Facilities Planning

Req ID: 27075 
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: 4 months or 8 months or 12 months starting January, 2026
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 10/02/2025

 

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.

Job Summary

The Transit Facilities Planning team requires one co-op student to conduct facility (e.g., garages, stations/terminals, operator washrooms) surveys/inspections, record information in databases and analyze results, review pertinent drawings as related to MiWay’s infrastructure standards/specifications, review construction site processes, perform site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and provide internal and external communications for areas of impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct facility surveys/inspections that include the garages, stations/terminals and operator washrooms.
  • Undertake research to support faciltiy planning projects.
  • Collect facility inventory data and compile in a succint format.
  • Attend team meetings and provide project updates.
  • Maintain accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
  • Review project design drawings, traffic control plans, design briefs along side MiWay project coordinators.
  • Enter information into databases and summarize information using maps, charts, graphs, etc.
  • Conduct site visits, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at MiWay construction project sites, and prepare site inspection reports.
  • Provide support to the Transit Facilities and Transit Infrastructure teams.
  • Participate in operator and customer outreach information sessions, as required.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Must have completed 1st or 2nd year of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Design & Drafting or Architectural Technology program. Enrollment of subsequent year is required.
  • Must hold a valid class “G” Licence with a driving record that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga. A Driver’s Abstract will be required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other teams.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make decisions in the field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Must be able to work outside (driving, walking and/or standing) in varying weather conditions.
  • Weekend/Overnight work may be required.
  • Successful candidate is required to provide their own ‘Green Patch’ CSA approved safety footwear.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53 
Grade: PC 
Hours of Work: 35 
Work Location: 3484 Semenyk Court, Mississauga
Work Model : This is an on-site role requiring presence in the office five days per week 
Organization Unit: T&W/Transit Infrastructure Planning A 
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 

 

 

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

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. 

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

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