Internship Opportunity

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Engineering Technician Internship

Organization:
City of Markham
Industry:
Government
Number of Positions:
1
Application Deadline:
Mar 05, 2026
Start Date:
Mar 19, 2026
End Date:
Mar 18, 2027
Division:
Location:
Markham,ON

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Working closely with the Project Engineer (Structural), this position will assist in carrying out the collection of preliminary design information for pedestrian bridges/ small culverts and drafting drawings for minor repair work for the purposes of tender as well as provide input the specifications.

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafting of minor repair work for pedestrian bridges and small culverts
Gather/ arrange for the collection of preliminary design information for bridge maintenance and minor rehabilitation design such as field survey, soils information, utility locate, watercourse, embankment etc. Review structure inspection reports in accordance with the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) Prepare tender documents and evaluate tender submissions to retain contractor including the creation of in-house CAD drawings
Site Visitation to confirm scope of work and construction including any ad-hoc requirements
Ensures compliance to all regulations and structural codes by assuming roles and responsibilities as required.
Assisting in contract administration, preparing progress payment for approvals, attending site meeting and preparing the minutes of the meetings.
Financial administration of all capital projects.
Other duties as assigned including field visit and field assessments where required.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Post Secondary Education in Civil Engineering; specialty in structures is preferred.
Experience directly related to the bridge inspection, design and contract administration (vehicular bridges, pedestrian bridges, culverts) projects is preferable
Familiarity with the structure’s materials such as soil, steel and concrete are preferred
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management applications;
A valid Class “G” driver’s license is required with a good driving record, and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
Available to attend evening meetings outside of normal business hours.

 

CORE BEHAVIOURS

Service Excellence: Focuses organizational resources on understanding and responding effectively and efficiently to customer needs.  
Change & Innovation: Encourages innovation and effectively leads, implements, assesses and sustains change initiatives.  
Teamwork & Relationship Building: Develops collaborative and high performing teams as well as effective relationships with colleagues and partners.  
Communication: Adapts communication approach to needs of audience and situation, and develops staff in this area.  
Accountable & Results Oriented: Ensures work group behaves ethically and complies with expectations, policies and legislation; focuses work group efforts to work plan.  
Management & Leadership: Builds an engaging environment that supports learning, career development and regular feedback, and that attracts and retains high performing staff.  
Strategic Thinking & Planning: Understands and assesses complex concepts, trends and relationships; participates in business planning; makes decisions that align with the City’s strategic direction.  

  

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.  Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

 

Employer Question 1:

Do you have post‑secondary education in Civil Engineering, with coursework or experience related to structural engineering?

Employer Question 2:

Do you have experience or academic exposure to bridge or culvert inspection, design, or contract administration projects?

Employer Question 3:

Are you proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D) and comfortable preparing drawings and tender documentation?

Employer Question 4:

Do you hold a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for site visits and field work?