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Co-op Student - Capital Design and Construction

Req ID: 28251 
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: September - December, 2026
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 07/03/2026

 

To be considered for this competition, applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post‑secondary co-op 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

Are you an Architectural Technology student looking to get experience in the field? If so, the City of Mississauga’s is hiring a Coop Student. This position will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s Capital Design and Construction program. This is a full-time position with an employment period from September to December 2026 

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Confirm and validate facility information, including investigating field conditions, calculate quantities of material and area calculations to support facility  capital project management
•    Assist with coordination and facilitation of monthly team meetings including updating templates, taking minutes, and updating the communications plan
•    Assist the project managers in the office by providing drafting and technical support services covering all phases of construction work including but not limited to obtaining estimates, tender documents, site visits, construction documentation, working with contractors and consultants, invoicing, and post-construction inventory updating
•    Assist the project managers by infield by conducting site visits, verifying construction progress and attending construction project site meetings
•    Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) drafting systems in carrying out job responsibilities.
•    Assist in implementing the divisional health and safety programs
•    Assist in maintaining the filing system of construction drawings, project documentation, and construction library
•    Assist with maintaining the City's asset management program by inputting data and assisting with site validations as requested
•    Travel between work locations

Skills and Qualifications

•    Registered in a recognized University/College Architectural Technology Co-op program
•    Experience with CAD (Microstation)
•    Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
•    Ability to read construction drawings
•    Strong organizational and time management skills
•    Ability to prioritize tasks
•    Possess a valid driver's license and access to transportation between work locations
•    May require knowledge of policy planning, research, analysis, design, development and evaluation processes. 
•    Knowledge of all job-related regulations. 
•    Customer Service skills
•    Work is research focused in the specific job-related area.
•    Light lifting of supplies. Exposure to computer screens.
•    Primarily office environment

Hourly Rate/Salary: 20.29 - 24.11
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Work Model : This is an on-site role requiring presence in the office five days per week 
Organization Unit: CMS/Capital Design and Construction
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Facilities & Property Management , Capital Design and Construction
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.

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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