Co-op Student - Water Supply & Treatment

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

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a Co-op Student for the Water Supply and Treatment Division. This position offers hands-on experience in water engineering, with responsibilities that include process monitoring, record keeping, and assisting with repairs. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Water Engineering Technology program and possess strong communication skills. The successful applicant will work full-time for the summer months in West Kelowna, earning $25.29 per hour plus 14% in lieu pay.

Qualifications

• Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year.
• Physically fit to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Process monitoring and testing of water samples.
• Record keeping and logs in daily reports.
• Assist with repairs to plant equipment.

Skills

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current enrollment in Water Engineering Technology program

Tools

DCS/SCADA systems

Job description

Co-op Student - Water Supply & Treatment

CO-OP STUDENT – WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT
POWERS CREEK/ROSE VALLEY WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
The City of West Kelowna has openings for students in the Water Engineering Technology field to gain valuable hands‑on experience by completing a work term in our Public Works Department – Water Supply and Treatment Division at the Powers Creek and Rose Valley Water Treatment Plants.
Infrastructure maintenance and operation are key components of Public Works and play a large part in asset management.

The focus of this position will be to support Water Supply and Treatment Plant staff by performing a variety of tasks such as:

• Process monitoring and testing (in‑house lab) water samples for proper chemical additions
• Record keeping and logs in the daily reports
• Assists with repairs to plant equipment as needed
• General maintenance and other duties as required
• Occasional work in the watersheds will also be required

REQUIREMENTS

• Current enrollment in a registered Water Engineering Technology program at a post‑secondary institution
• Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Physically fit in order to accomplish maintenance tasks
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License; Driver’s Abstract required when applying

The students will work from May until the end of August, working 40 hours per 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. 26-05E | Opens December 22, 2025 | Closes January 26, 2026

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