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Co-op Student - Water Supply & Treatment

CompanyCity of West Kelowna
LocationWest Kelowna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 23, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The position involves supporting Water Supply and Treatment Plant staff by performing tasks such as process monitoring, testing water samples, and assisting with repairs to plant equipment. General maintenance and occasional work in the watersheds are also required.
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 – 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 January 26, 2026
Key Skills
Water Engineering TechnologyProcess MonitoringTestingRecord KeepingRepairsGeneral MaintenanceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficeDCS/SCADA SystemsPhysical FitnessClass 5 BC Driver's License
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