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Title:  Intern - Engineering (Building)

Job Close Date:  Aug 15, 2025

File Number:

2712 Employee Group: Mgmt Non Union

Service Area:

Housing and Community Growth Division: Building

Job Type:

Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year) # of Openings:

1

 

Summary of Duties:

The City of London is currently recruiting a foreign trained professional who is working towards their accreditation as an Engineer.

Work Performed:

  • Review and analyze engineering drawings and reports for a variety of building permit applications including residential building, commercial buildings and signs.
  • Coordinate engineering comments and complete application requirements for a variety of inquiries and consultations.
  • Assist in the review of information and documentation submitted by manufacturers and/or suppliers related to the suitability of proprietary building products or alternative solutions with respect to conformance to the Ontario Building Code.
  • Assist in the review of Alternative Solutions as submitted under the related sections of the Ontario Building Code.
  • Assist in the review of structural plans, drawings and specifications; assist Development & Compliance Services staff with matters related to the discipline of structural engineering according to the Ontario Building Code and other related municipal by-laws, such as the Sign By-law.  Ensure the designer makes necessary revisions and ensure the execution of related site inspections, as required.
  • Communicate reasons for various regulations, verbally or in writing, to architects, engineers, designers, constructors, and the public, as required.
  • Develop and maintain operational documents and standardized procedures following applicable corporate guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be a graduate of a recognized post-secondary education institute with Canadian equivalency with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil or Environmental) from a university recognized by the P.E.O. Candidates must also be working on obtaining accreditation as an Engineer and have experience working as an Engineer in their home country.

Experience:

  • It is preferable that candidates will have some experience working in an engineering or technical environment including experience with designing and/or reviewing structural documents.
  • Previous experience with the development of technical documentation and procedures is an asset. Candidates are encouraged to present their previous work in the application procedure.

Compensation & Other Information:

$60,000 annually

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time up to 12 month position.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

Police Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

 

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Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: mycareer@london.ca.