Co-operative Education Student - Transportation and Drainage (Full Time - Jan to April or Augus[...]

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

Job summary

A local government agency in Chilliwack is seeking a Co-operative Education Student for a temporary full-time position from January to April or August 2026. The role involves assisting with department operations, undertaking special projects, and ensuring effective public interaction. Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized co-op program and demonstrate strong knowledge of municipal functions and office procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Co-operative Education Program at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in efficient department operations.
• Undertake special projects and tasks.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for assigned projects.
• Provide technical and general information to customers and staff.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Municipal Government functions

Sound knowledge of business English

Good knowledge of modern office practices

Able to perform assignments with minimal supervision

Able to operate standard office equipment

Polite and courteous in public dealings

Able to maintain effective relationships with staff

Able to process confidential material with discretion

Education

Enrollment in Co-operative Education Program

Job description

Overview

Posting #: 2025-78 | Title: Co-operative Education Student - Transportation and Drainage (Full Time - Jan to April or August 2026)

Department: Engineering

Duties

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

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 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 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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