City of West Kelowna

Co-op Student - Civil Engineering

West Kelowna, BC, Canada - Internship

CO-OP STUDENT – CIVIL ENGINEERING 

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 February 13, 2026
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