Co-op Student, Technical Assistant

Co-op Student, Technical Assistant

Public Works – Transportation 

Status: Temporary Full Time (Fall 2025)

Salary Range: $23.74 per hour

Work Mode: (Hybrid)  *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours a week

Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll provide essential technical and administrative support to the Roads – Infrastructure Programming team. You'll assist Project Managers and Specialists on Complete Corridor Studies and Environmental Assessments. Complete Corridor Studies combines planned road and infrastructure improvements within a 5-year window to minimize environmental and social impacts, consider climate change, support transit infrastructure, and achieve economies of scale.

What you will do in this role:  

• Assist Project Managers with Environmental Assessment and Complete Corridor Studies.
• Support Project Managers in preparing logistics for Public Information Centres (PICs) and other public meetings.
• Prepare project correspondence, memos, and notices.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals from internal sections and external agencies.
• Facilitate data gathering of design and record drawings and collaborate with various stakeholders and departments.
• Retrieve design drawings and detailed information from ArcGIS.
• Organize meeting agendas, chair meetings, and draft meeting minutes.
• Research on legislation and updates of the latest Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Act.
• Support urgent and priority temporary projects with various tasks.
• Assist with document filing onto SharePoint.
• Collaborate with Communications to update current project websites.
• Liaise and coordinate comments with contractors, consultants, municipalities, approval agencies, and internal staff.

What the role requires: 

• Currently enrolled in civil engineering or urban planning co-op program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong in writing technical reports, correspondences, and memos.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and AutoCAD platform (preferably MicroStation)

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:   

• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.