Instrument Person – Summer Student

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

Job summary

A city government organization in Lloydminster is seeking an Instrument Person for a summer student role. This position involves assisting the Engineering Services team with Capital Projects, including conducting surveys and inspections related to municipal projects. Candidates must be enrolled in an engineering program, possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, and be returning to school after the summer. Competitive hourly wage of $18.05 is offered for this full-time summer position from May to August 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or have completed one term in an accredited engineering program.
• Valid Class 5 Vehicle Operators License with a clean Driver's Abstract required.
• Verification of student status needed for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Services team with Capital Projects.
• Perform surveys for design and construction.
• Conduct inspections of construction and maintenance projects.
• Complete research, data collection, and data analysis.

Skills

Surveying

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Enrolled in post-secondary school in engineering

Job description

Instrument Person – Summer Student

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

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

Location: Operations Centre

Responsibilities

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

• 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.