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Co-op Student - Utilities

CompanyCity of West Kelowna
LocationWest Kelowna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 23, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The position involves supporting Utilities staff by performing various tasks related to water infrastructure and maintenance. This includes working with water storage, treatment systems, and various monitoring programs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
150
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 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 – UTILITIES

The City of West Kelowna has openings for 8-month co-op students in the Water Engineering Technology field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a work term in our Public Works Department – Utilities Division. Water and Wastewater along with the associated operation and maintenance of the infrastructure are key components of Public Works and plays a very important role in our community.

The focus of this position will be to support Utilities staff by performing a variety of tasks relating to:
  • Raw water storage dams, distribution valves and piping, PRV’s, booster stations, flow meters, chlorination and water treatment systems, online water quality analyzers, reservoirs, water meters, hydrants, collections networks and lift stations
  • Various programs such as Safety, Flushing, Water Quality Monitoring, Cross Connection Control, Water Metering, Hydrant Maintenance, Water Conservation, Locating and GIS, Dam Safety, Utility Excavations, Leak Detection, Inflow & Infiltration Reduction and more
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current enrollment in a registered Water Engineering Technology program or similar Water and Wastewater Tech program preferred and are in their second or third year
  • Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year, depending on the program
  • Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with SCADA and SCADA interfaces
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
  • High attention to detail
  • Physically fit in order to accomplish maintenance tasks
  • Valid Class 5/7 BC Drivers License preferred; Drivers Abstract required when applying
The eight-month co-op student term will start in May until December working 40 hours/week Monday to Friday. The hourly rate is $25.29 plus 14% in lieu pay. These positions may require shift work and/or including weekend shifts.

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. 26-02E | Opens December 22, 2024 | Closes January 26, 2025
Key Skills
Water Engineering TechnologyWater and Wastewater TechMicrosoft OfficeSCADACommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailPhysical Fitness
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