Co-op Student - Utilities

City of West Kelowna; West Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is offering an 8-month co-op position for students in the Water Engineering Technology field starting in May. The role involves supporting Utilities staff with tasks related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program and have strong communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The hourly wage is $25.29 plus additional compensation for holiday pay. Applications are accepted online and positions may require weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be attending college or university and returning to studies next year.
• Physically fit for maintenance tasks.
• Valid Class 5BC driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Utilities staff with various tasks related to water and wastewater.
• Perform maintenance on water infrastructure.
• Participate in water quality monitoring programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

Current enrollment in Water Engineering Technology program

Job description

The City of West Kelowna has openings for 8‑month co‑op students in the Water Engineering Technology field to gain hands‑on experience by completing a work term in our Public Works Department – Utilities Division. Water and wastewater, along with the associated operation and maintenance of the infrastructure, are key components of Public Works and play a very important role in our community.

The focus of this position will be to support Utilities staff by performing a variety of tasks relating to:

• Raw water storage dams, distribution valves and piping, PRV’s, booster stations, flow meters, chlorination and water treatment systems, online water quality analyzers, reservoirs, water meters, hydrants, collections networks and lift stations
• Various programs such as Safety, Flushing, Water Quality Monitoring, Cross Connection Control, Water Metering, Hydrant Maintenance, Water Conservation, Locating and GIS, Dam Safety, Utility Excavations, Leak Detection, Inflow & Infiltration Reduction and more

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a registered Water Engineering Technology program or a similar Water and Wastewater Technology program, preferably in their second or third year
• Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year, depending on the program
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with SCADA and SCADA interfaces
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Physically fit in order to accomplish maintenance tasks
• Valid Class 5BC driver license preferred; driver abstract required when applying

The eight‑month co‑op term will start in May and run through December, working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). The hourly rate is $25.29 plus 14% in lieu pay. These positions may require shift work and/or weekend shifts.

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. 26‑02E | Opens December 22, 2024 | Closes January 26, 2025

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