Asset Management Co-op Student

Job Description

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region's co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career.

We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.

Posting ID: 5024

Department: Public Works

Division: Infrastructure & Environmental Services

Pay Range: $ $23.86

Job Type: Co-op Student

Contract Duration: Up to 12 months: September August 2027

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location: Halton Regional Centre Bronte Road, Oakville (Public Works)

Employee Group: OCT

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Posting Date: February 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
• In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).

This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school's co-op department.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Asset Management, this co-op position will support activities related to adopting best practices in municipal infrastructure management such as developing asset whole lifecycle management strategies and standardized frameworks to implement Halton Region's asset management plan and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement. This position may be of interest to you if you are an individual that:

• Understands the role of municipal government in delivering critical services to communities.
• Has a basic understanding in the discipline of infrastructure Asset Management.
• Has a blend of engineering / planning / data science / technical knowledge and business acumen.
• Enjoys analytical work and also coordinating/facilitating activities with a broad range of stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Asset Management staff with collecting data on condition, performance and risk for updating asset registries, and a decision-support system for municipal Water, Wastewater, Roads, Storm and Solid Waste Management Services.
• Apply asset management principles to document service levels and criticality of assets to inform development of state of good repair budget for Public Works.
• Manage and analyze large data sets and apply statistical and/or spatial analysis on Public Works asset inventory and capital budget project information, such as financial trends and infrastructure performance history/ this will be done utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), GIS, IPFS, Outlook and PowerBI to assist with analysis and summarizing results.
• Be a part of an exciting and evolving asset management program and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to manage information and report Public Works metrics effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, multi-task, and communication through various media is important in this position, as is attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Currently enrolled in a Civil/or equivalent Engineering program, Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) program, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Computer sciences or Geomatics program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in working with large datasets with strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Preferred

• General knowledge of municipal finance and project management concepts and terminology.
• A general understanding of asset lifecycle activities in the context of municipal infrastructure.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Travel will be required; incumbent must supply their own transportation.

Employment Conditions:

• The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their Ontario "G" driver's license by their first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.