Infrastructure Accessibility Co-op Student (January 2027)

2 temporary full-time positions for 4 months intended specifically for students enrolled in an architectural design technology, interior design, urban planning or related co-op or equivalent post-secondary work experience diploma program. Other education programs with a work experience component may also be considered. Commencing January 2027.

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners, and doers. We’re a modern municipal corporation, serving nearly one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians’ daily lives. And working together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable, and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

This position will be working within the Infrastructure Services Department and support the implementation of infrastructure accessibility actions in the 2025-2029 Corporate Accessibility Plan. This unique opportunity will allow you to get an understanding of real-world infrastructure barriers that people with disabilities face and how to address them to make Edmonton a more accessible city.

Responsibilities:

• Help deliver key infrastructure actions in the Corporate Accessibility Plan, focusing on facility assessments, checklists, and construction guidelines
• Assist with planning and hosting staff learning sessions and accessibility awareness events
• Support project reviews to ensure accessibility standards are met
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance and technical support for accessibility projects
• Maintain and refine accessibility assessment tools and field checklists
• Perform hands-on accessibility assessments of City facilities
• Organize, compile, and upload field assessment data and summary reports to the digital dashboard