Co-op Student - Civil Engineering at City of West Kelowna

West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

25.29

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Data Collection, Construction Inspection, Report Preparation, Site Surveying, Communication, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, Modeling Software, Attention to Detail

Industry

Government Administration

Description

CO-OP STUDENT – CIVIL ENGINEERING The City of West Kelowna is offering opportunities for students in the Civil Engineering field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a 4 or 8-month co-op work term in our Engineering Department. Infrastructure improvements are a key investment priority for our City. This position provides a balanced mix of office work and field work, supporting engineering staff in the assessment, project management, and design of infrastructure systems across the City. Students will gain exposure to real-world municipal engineering practices and may be involved in: Collecting and analyzing filed data for infrastructure projects Supporting construction inspection documentation Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations Performing basic site surveying Communicating with contractors, consultants and the public as needed REQUIREMENTS: Current enrollment in a registered Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institution Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent academic year Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Familiarity with Engineering application software (AutoCAD, GIS, modeling software) Familiarity with basic civil surveying and data collection principles Strong customer service skills Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written High attention to detail Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License preferred; Drivers Abstract required when applying The four-month co-op student term will start early May to end of August and the eight-month term will start in May until December working 35 hours/week Monday to Friday. The hourly rate is $25.29 plus 14% in lieu pay. Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Competition No. 26-06E | Opens December 22, 2025 | Closes January 26, 2026

Responsibilities

Students will support engineering staff in assessing, managing projects, and designing infrastructure systems. They will collect and analyze data, prepare documentation, and communicate with various stakeholders.