Instrument Person – Summer Student

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

Job summary

A municipal organization is seeking a Summer Student for the role of Instrument Person in Lloydminster, Alberta. This position requires assisting the Engineering Services team with Capital Projects, performing surveys, conducting inspections, and participating in safety management. Candidates must be enrolled in engineering studies with a valid driver's license and clean driving record. The term runs from May 4 to August 28, 2026, at a pay rate of $18.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or completed at least one term at an accredited post-secondary school.
• Valid Class 5 Vehicle Operators License with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Must be returning to studies in the subsequent academic year.
• Satisfactory criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Services team with Capital Projects.
• Perform surveys related to municipal construction projects.
• Conduct inspections of roadway and sewer construction.
• Complete research projects and data collection.
• Participate in the City’s Safety Management System.

Skills

Surveying

Data analysis

Project management

Safety management

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Job description

Instrument Person – Summer Student

(1 Position Available)

Term: Full-Time, Summer Term (May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026)

Rate of Pay: $18.05 per hour (Student Wage Band, Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)

Location: Operations Centre

Duties: The Instrument Person will work with the City of Lloydminster’s Engineering Services team and will assist the team with delivering completed Capital Projects as well as respond to interdepartmental needs.

• Perform surveys to assist in the design and construction of municipal related Capital Projects including topographic surveys, construction layout and as-built survey and data collection, as well as project management assistance duties
• Assist in performing inspections of roadway, water main and sanitary/storm sewer construction and maintenance projects.
• Complete research projects, data collection, and data analysis
• Participate in the City of Lloydminster’s Safety Management System
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Enrolled or have completed at least one (1) term at an accredited post-secondary school in the field of engineering; preferable civil or municipal background although not a requirement.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Vehicle Operators License, with a clean Driver’s Abstract, for travel within City of Lloydminster limits. Driver’s Abstracts need to be provided by the applicant prior to employment.
• Applicants must be attending a post-secondary program including college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year. Verification of student status will be required.
• Contingent on receipt of a satisfactory criminal record check.

Schedule: Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the occasional requirement to work outside these hours as required by potential Capital Projects. Weekend and on-call work may be required depending on the construction scheduling of Capital Programs.

Special Instructions: Applicants must be attending a post-secondary program including college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year. Verification of student status will be required.

Closing Date: January 22, 2026

Application Information: The City of Lloydminster is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations Team and received by the closing date.