Student Engineering Assistant

at  Halifax Regional Municipality

JOB POSTING

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for up to 3 positions, four-month winter term co-op positions of Student Engineering Assistants in Public Works.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the direction of the Manager, Traffic Services & Road Safety, the Student Engineering Assistants will assist in a unique variety of traffic and transportation engineering tasks. These include safety, operations and design components to manage the overall transportation network in HRM.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology co-op program with successful completion of first year and intention of returning to full time studies upon completion of the work-term.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers with demonstrated experience using spreadsheets and computer software such as Excel and MSWord.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software is considered an asset.
• Experience with GIS systems (such as ArcGIS) or willingness to learn GIS mapping tools to support traffic management tasks.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret traffic data and perform calculations.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software and technologies to perform job duties effectively.
• An interest in the area of traffic/transportation engineering (previous course work or experience in this area would be considered an asset);
• Driver’s License valid in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for use for work is considered an asset (any personal vehicle use related to the position will be compensated for under the HRM mileage policy);
• Reliable, dependable and conscientious.
• Ability to work well with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Organization and time management skills.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking; Communication; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation; Values and Ethics; Valuing Diversity.
WORK STATUS: Temporary, Full-time (January 2025 until April 2025). 3 positions available.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 35 hours per week
SALARY: Based on your year of study from $22 per hour
CO-OP

• Conduct site visits to perform field inspections and scoping exercises.
• Support street-lighting design and review.
• Review collision data, perform road safety reviews and make recommendations for road safety improvements.
• Provide support to manage ongoing road safety related programs (traffic calming, neighborhood speed limit reductions, etc.)
• Assess traffic control requests, analyzing traffic data for safety improvements, and coordinating the implementation of approved traffic regulations.
• Review and comment on transportation related items within development applications.
• Engage in various traffic studies and support special transportation-related projects.
• Other duties and special project assignments.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.