Co-op Student - Civil Engineering Technology

City of West Kelowna; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking Co-op Students in Civil Engineering Technology to gain hands-on experience. The role involves working in both office and field environments, supporting the assessment and design of infrastructure projects. Candidates must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program and possess strong communication skills. This Co-op term runs for four to eight months with a competitive hourly rate, providing a valuable learning opportunity alongside municipal engineering staff.

Benefits

Hourly rate of $25.29

14% in lieu pay

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a registered Civil Engineering Technology program.
• Attending college or university during the last term and returning in the next academic year.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze field data for infrastructure projects.
• Support construction inspection documentation.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Data collection principles

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in Civil Engineering Technology program

Job description

Co-op Student - Civil Engineering Technology

CO-OP STUDENT – CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The City of West Kelowna is offering opportunities for students in the Civil Engineering Technology 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 field 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 Technology 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

Copy of your Personal Driving Record (not a driver factor report) from ICBC: https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ *

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? *

Are you currently enrolled in full‑time studies at a college or university? *

Are you returning to full‑time studies at a college or university after the work term? *

Are you currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering Technology related program? *

Do you have familiarity with Engineering application software (AutoCAD, GIS, modeling software)? *

Do you have familiarity with basic civil surveying and data collection principles? *

What drivers license do you currently have? *

Where do you currently reside? *

Are you related to or know anyone working at the City of West Kelowna? *