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Co-op Student - Planning

CompanyCity of West Kelowna
LocationWest Kelowna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 22, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op student will assist with development application processing and coordinate research to prepare land use policies. They will also advance key housing initiatives and gain experience in various municipal processes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
150
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 hours
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About The Company
Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna a rising star. There are many reasons why West Kelowna and Greater Westside are great places to be. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities.
About the Role
CO-OP STUDENT – PLANNING

West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community. 

We are offering an opportunity for a co-op student in the Planning field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing an 8-month work term. A 4-month work term may be considered for students in a planning-related master’s program. The position will assist with development application processing as well as coordinate research, prepare land use policies and advance key housing initiatives. Student Planners will often get experience not only with development and policy planning, but they will also build a familiarity with other municipal processes, ranging from inspecting infrastructure improvements to parks planning.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Completion of at least 1 – 2 years of a Planning related program at a post-secondary institution and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year
  • Demonstrated computer skills, graphic and mapping skills (GIS systems)
  • Strong customer service skills and effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
  • High attention to detail
  • Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License preferred; Drivers Abstract required when applying
The eight-month co-op student 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. 26-07E | Opens December 22, 2025 | Closes January 26, 2026 
Key Skills
PlanningCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailComputer SkillsGraphic SkillsMapping SkillsGIS Systems
Categories
Government & Public SectorEnvironmental & SustainabilityAgricultureAdministrativeEducation