The City of West Kelowna is offering opportunities for students in the Civil Engineering field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a 4 or 8-month co-op work term in our Engineering Department.
Infrastructure improvements are a key investment priority for our City. This position provides a balanced mix of office work and field work, supporting engineering staff in the assessment, project management, and design of infrastructure systems across the City.
Students will gain exposure to real-world municipal engineering practices and may be involved in:
Collecting and analyzing filed data for infrastructure projects
Supporting construction inspection documentation
Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
Performing basic site surveying
Communicating with contractors, consultants and the public as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Current enrollment in a registered Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institution
Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent academic year
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with Engineering application software (AutoCAD, GIS, modeling software)
Familiarity with basic civil surveying and data collection principles
Strong customer service skills
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
High attention to detail
Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License preferred; Drivers Abstract required when applying
The four-month co-op student term will start early May to end of August and the eight-month term will start in May until December working 35 hours/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. 26-06E | Opens December 22, 2025 | Closes January 26, 2026
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