Capital Planning & Data Management Summer Student

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve. Summer student applications are now being accepted for the Capital Planning & Data Management position. You are encouraged to apply on-line by April 12, 2026.

Job Summary:

This position will provide support to the Infrastructure Capital Planning & Data Management Group. The position will assist in updating Asset Registers for linear assets and structures database with most recent inventory and condition information, identifying missing attributes for streetlights in GIS, map preparation for capital projects and file conversion of old CCTV records to MP4 format.

Duration :

Tentatively from

May- August Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Update asset register for water, wastewater and storm water with recent inventory and condition inspection results Identify and compile missing attributes for streetlight GIS data Provide support in preparing GIS maps for various ongoing capital projects Review and verify structures database information on site File format conversion from MPG to MP4 Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience:

Must be e nrolled in Engineering undergrad / college program, preferably majoring in GIS / Geomatic Engineering Candidates with a minimum of 1 year work experience are preferred Knowledge with report writing, process mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a definite asset Database design and data analytics Proficient in Microsoft Office / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) & o ther technologies / equipment (specify): ArcGIS Pro, Candidates with Power BI knowledge is preferred Skilled in collecting, organizing and managing information Able to work independently with minimal supervision Detail oriented and self-motivated

Core Behaviours:

Service Excellence:

Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.

Change & Innovation:

Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.

Teamwork & Relationship Building:

Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.

Communication:

Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.

Accountable & Results Oriented:

Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.

Management & Leadership:

Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example. The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process. Please respect our scent free area by not wearing scented products when visiting the office. AI Disclosure At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

Vacancy:

Temporary Seasonal Vacancy