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Co-op Student - Civil Engineering

CompanyCity of West Kelowna
LocationWest Kelowna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will support engineering staff in assessing, managing projects, and designing infrastructure systems. They will collect and analyze data, prepare documentation, and communicate with various stakeholders.
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 – 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 January 26, 2026
Key Skills
Civil EngineeringData CollectionConstruction InspectionReport PreparationSite SurveyingCommunicationCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADGISModeling SoftwareAttention to Detail
Categories
EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorConstructionEnvironmental & Sustainability