Co-op Student

City of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

City of Victoria is seeking a Co-op Student in the Engineering & Public Works department. You will assist with projects that analyze traffic and safety data, contribute to developing new tools, and gain exposure to municipal planning and decision making.

The role offers a 35-hour work week, temporary four-month term, with a 32.89/hour pay plus 15% in-lieu of benefits. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program and returning to studies next year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program.
• Currently attending full-time education and returning to full-time studies in the subsequent academic year.
• In good standing in an undergraduate degree program or technical school diploma program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing enhancement of City operations using existing tools and software.
• Participate in development of future projects aligning with department goals by providing field or office support.
• Conduct and document research, analyze data, prepare summaries and draft reports for supervisor review.
• Assist with identifying and testing new tools and processes and share learnings.

Skills

Organize work

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Learn quickly

Written communication

Software proficiency

Record keeping

Education

High School

Co-op program enrollment

Full-time student

Undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Social media tools

Job description

Co-op Student

Competition Number: 26/193
Posting Scope:Internal / External
Posted Date:October 20, 2026
Closing Date:November 3, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department:Engineering & Public Works
Work schedule:Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Temporary - up to 4 months
Salary: $32.89 per hour, Pay Grade 2
Plus 15% in lieu of benefits
Job Code:4430
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: 1
The City of Victoria’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy was adopted in 2019 and confirms our mobility values, policy positions, and key initiatives surrounding mobility. GoVictoria succeeds past transportation plans and introduces a single mobility strategy that reflects the inter-connectedness and inter-dependencies of all mobility networks. This holistic and integrated approach intends to deliver more effective planning and decision making across the transportation ‘system of systems’.
Our ideal candidate has a passion for Transportation and a keen interest and aptitude for working with traffic and safety data and is excited to participate in developing new tools for assessing and improving safety in our roadways.
Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.

POSITION FUNCTION

As a student hired under the Co-operative Educational Training Program, you will be given meaningful and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. In this Co-op position you will assist with supernumerary projects and contribute to the overall goals of the work unit.

KEY DUTIES

• Under the direct guidance and observation of the supervisor, assist with the on-going enhancement of the City’s operations by utilizing existing tools and software platforms.
• Participate in the development and improvement of future-focussed projects that align with the department’s strategic goals and objectives by providing supernumerary field or office support.
• Conduct and document research, analyze and interpret data, prepare summary of findings, draft reports, procedures and/or practices, and present to supervisor for feedback and/or next steps.
• Assist with identifying and testing new and/or enhanced tools and processes and collaborate to ensure ‘shared learning’.

INDEPENDENCE

• Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion.
• Problems are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Effort: Normal. Some heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs.)
• Mental Effort: Normal.
• Visual/Auditory Effort: Normal.
• Work Environment: Office, Driving, Public Events

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understand and carry out job related instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Working level knowledge of current City word processing, spreadsheet, and related specialty software including social media tools.
• Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• High School.
• Enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
• Currently attending full-time education and returning to full-time studies in the subsequent academic year.
• In good standing in an Undergraduate Degree Program or Technical School Diploma Program.

Experience:

• Not required.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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