Co-operative Education Student - Environmental Services (Full Time January to April or August, 2026)

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

Job summary

A municipal organization is seeking a Co-operative Education Student in British Columbia to assist management in departmental operations and undertake various projects. This is a temporary full-time opportunity offering a salary of $31.94. Candidates must be enrolled in a Co-operative Education Program at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Co-operative Education Program.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of modern office practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with operational duties in the Department.
• Undertake special projects and tasks.
• Answer incoming calls and refer enquiries effectively.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Municipal Government

Good knowledge of business English

Ability to operate office equipment

Able to establish effective relationships

Proficient in handling confidential material

Education

Enrolled in Co-operative Education Program

Job description

Overview

Posting #: 2025-79 Title: Co-operative Education Student - Environmental Services (Full Time January to April or August, 2026)

Status: New

Responsibilities

The incumbent in this class will assist management to achieve an efficient operation in the Department through reliable performance assigned duties, and ensure safety and security of confidential matters pertaining to the Department's operation.

The incumbent in this class will undertake special projects and tasks not normally performed by Bargaining Unit employees, and exercise a high degree of independent judgement requiring a high level of skill and work complexity related to a specific project. The incumbent in this class will perform a variety of duties in various departments within the organization and function at various degrees of complexity and responsibility as they relate to the specific project assigned. The incumbent will assume leadership responsibilities for assigned projects, and assist, as required, in answering incoming telephone calls, referring enquiries, complaints, etc., to the appropriate office for action and provide a variety of technical and general information and assistance to

Education: Must be enrolled in the Co-operative Education Program at a recognized post-secondary institution and have met the specific entrance criteria for that program.

Education

• Must be enrolled in the Co-operative Education Program at a recognized post-secondary institution and have met the specific entrance criteria for that program.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining to Municipal Government;
• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation;
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;
• Able to perform special assignments with minimal supervision;
• Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment including the word processing equipment;
• Able to be polite, courteous and tactful in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials, department heads and other members of the staff;
• Able to process a variety of calls, complaints and enquiries authoritatively and arrange appointments/meetings as required;
• Able to process a variety of confidential material with discretion and integrity.

Salary

$31.94 (2025 Rates)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Closing: 2025-10-06 04:30 PM

Posted: 2025-09-08

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