Engineering & Public Works Student

Overview

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you! Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

Position

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal full-time “Engineering and Public Works Student.” This position is expected to start at the beginning of May 2026 and run until the end of August 2026.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works, this position will support the ongoing gathering of data and maintenance of data within the Engineering and Public Works department.

Goal

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with municipal infrastructure (water / wastewater / stormwater / public works) data collection in the field.
• Input existing data, collected data and additional information into various computer programs (Excel, work order system).
• Scan, compile and organize as-built municipal drawings in the department network.
• Compile and digitize operational and maintenance and facility information.
• Compile and organize various drawings of municipal infrastructure.
• Record data and data editing of municipal infrastructure.
• Complete traffic counts on Municipal roads.
• Complete sidewalk inspections.
• Complete tree inventory.
• Public and worker safety through due diligence, safe equipment operation and applying safe work methods and procedures.
• Assist in the development and preparation of maintenance procedures.
• Maintain a positive public image working with or in view of the general public.
• Actively participate in the staff meetings and training discussions.
• Ability to work individually and as a member of the team.
• Other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Compensation

Wage : Band 1 – $17.75 - $22.19 per hour (2025 rates).

Benefits : Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https : / / www.omers.com / nft.

Posting and Closing

Posting Type : Existing Vacancy

Closing Date : February 17, 2026 @ 12 : 00 PM

Only applications submitted through the Municipality's job board by the deadline noted above will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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