TECHNICAL TRAINEE

Job ID: 54392 Job Category: Engineering & Technical Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Infrastructure & Resource Management Work Location: 35 Vanley Crescent, Bldg 275 (Hybrid) Job Type & Duration: Full - time, Seasonal/Summer Vacancy (4 months) Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $22.45 - $24.61 Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Affiliation: L79 Full time Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 28-MAR-2025 to 04-APR-2025 Job Description Solid Waste Management Services Division is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, composting and disposing of municipal and some private sector solid waste, including garbage, recyclables, organics, yard waste, electronics and household hazardous waste. The Asset Management Unit (AMU) under the Infrastructure & Resource Management (I&RM) Section is responsible for the Division's physical assets throughout their complete life cycle, from initial design and construction; to commissioning and start-up; to meeting major maintenance and rehabilitation requirements during the life of the asset. Major Responsibilities: Travels to various site locations as required to assist in site inspection reviews, takes photos, reports on conditions and records data. Assists with collecting, organizing and presenting information. (notes/sketches/reports from field investigations and site visits). Assists with research on engineering and project management topic and collects and presents information. Assists with indexing, searching, retrieving and filing of records. Assists in preparing presentations, reports, briefing notes on assigned topics. Attends meetings and take notes. Assists in developing, updating, and maintaining SWMS Assets databases related to the City's SWMS Program. Assists in technical investigations and studies regarding asset inventory, valuation, and strategic infrastructure issues. Supports in compiling and analyzing financial information required for the preparation and monitoring of capital plan and capital budget. Enters data on various systems. Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. Environmental, Mechanical, Civil or related Engineering program as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities), or an approved combination of education and experience. Experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders by responding to stakeholders' enquiries and dealing directly with staff. You must also have: General Knowledge of municipal engineering. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to use various software tools and applications for developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and present information. Ability to conduct statistical analysis and manipulation of data. Ability to draft and create presentations. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills to work effectively as a member of a team. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset. Flexibility to travel to other City work locations when required. A valid Ontario \"G\" Driver's License would be an asset. NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES: City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal. The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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