City of West Kelowna

Co-op Student - Water Supply & Treatment

West Kelowna, BC, Canada - Internship

CO-OP STUDENT – WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT
POWERS CREEK/ROSE VALLEY WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

The City of West Kelowna has openings for students in the Water Engineering Technology field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a work term in our Public Works Department - Water Supply and Treatment Division at the Powers Creek and Rose Valley Water Treatment Plants.
Infrastructure maintenance and operation are key components of Public Works and plays a large part in asset management.

The focus of this position will be to support Water Supply and Treatment Plant staff by performing a variety of tasks such as:
  • Process monitoring and testing (in-house lab) water samples for proper chemical additions
  • Record keeping and logs in the daily reports
  • Assists with repairs to plant equipment as needed
  • General maintenance and other duties as required
  • Occasional work in the watersheds will also be required
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current enrollment in a registered Water Engineering Technology program at a post-secondary institution
  • Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year
  • Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
  • High attention to detail
  • Physically fit in order to accomplish maintenance tasks
  • A Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License; Drivers Abstract required when applying
The students will work from May until end of August working 40 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. 26-05E | Opens December 22, 2025 | Closes February 13, 2026
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