Student Project Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Community Housing

Ottawa Community Housing
Ottawa Community Housing
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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Who we are:

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) is the largest community housing provider in Ottawa and the second largest in Ontario. We are a non-profit organization providing social and affordable housing to more than 32,000 tenants within various communities.

We aim to be a leader at providing safe and affordable homes to tenants in our communities in the City of Ottawa.


OCHC has been recognized as one of the
National Capital Region's Top Employers for six years in a row due to its innovative and proactive programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee health and wellness and corporate culture.


OCHC is committed to creating equal opportunities for all employees and celebrates the diversity of its workplace as it mirrors the diverse communities within our beautiful city.

By working together, we foster the growth of our team as well as the communities we serve.


WE ARE PROUD BECAUSE EVERY DAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What we offer:

Being an employee of OCHC you will have the chance to make a positive impact where it matters and help your community in more than one way On top of that, you will have access to flexible work options, professional development, health & wellness programs and more


What we seek**:

OCHC is currently seeking a dedicated Student Project Assistant to join and provide support to the Project Implementation Team.

Under the guidance of the Director, Asset Renewal, the Student Project Assistant will assist with the delivery of capital works plan through the provision of coordination and support for a wide variety of capital projects.


Student Project Assistant
with OCHC:

Delivering a great housing experience through exceptional service is a main objective at our organization.

As the Student Project Assistant, you will be an essential part of our objective by providing administrative and technical support in the planning and delivery of capital repairs, renovations, and improvement projects.

**As a
Student Project Assistant, some of the things you will do include**: - Assist Project Manager to maintain up to date project records, files, and other project documents, including preparation of status and other reports.

  • Undertake building condition assessment and other field reviews, including for quality control, verification of deliverables and for alignment to capital planning projects.
  • Review assigned capital projects with Planning and Implementation staff to ensure scope definition and project requirements are clear.
  • Liaise with appropriate staff throughout the project to ensure requirements are met and quality/accuracy is maintained.
**As a
Student Project Assistant, **you can look forward to**: - Fast-paced environment filled with exciting and novel challenges to overcome.

  • Positive and rewarding interactions with various individuals.

What you bring:


Education & Experience:


  • Currently enrolled in Construction, Project Management, Engineering or Architectural Technology, or related discipline.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.

Skills and abilities:


  • Excellent research, analytical and problemsolving abilities.
  • Previous experience working in a team based office environment is an asset.
  • Ability to work well independently and to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Strong oral fluency and writing abilities in English.

Other requirements:


  • Eligible to work in Canada.
  • Must be between 1530 years of age.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
  • Must provide CSA approved work boots.
  • A valid Class "G" driver's license is an asset.

Work conditions:

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) hybrid position with on-site attendance as required.

  • OCH is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources and we will work with you to jointly address your needs._
  • Location:

Ottawa

  • Salary Range:

$ $18.65

  • Pay Type:

Hourly

  • Department:

Project Implementation

  • Employment Duration:

full-time

  • Closing Date (MM/DD/YY):

3/31/24

  • Position Type:

student

  • ID:
**628
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