Co-Op Student - Water Resources

The Corporation of The City of Victoria•Victoria, BC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Victoria is hiring a Co‑op Student to support the planning, design, and delivery of water, sanitary, and storm infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll work with teams that connect field data, engineering design, and long-term capital planning, and gain exposure to how essential water systems are managed and improved across the City. This position offers a blend of office and field experience, with opportunities to support infrastructure investigations, review system data, and contribute to projects at various stages - from early planning through to design and construction. It’s a great fit for someone interested in municipal engineering who enjoys working with both technical information and real-world infrastructure, and wants to understand how integrated water systems are developed and maintained. If you're a collaborative, detail-oriented self-starter who wants to build a strong foundation in municipal water infrastructure planning and delivery, we look forward to receiving your application. As a student hired under the Co-operative Educational Training Program, you will be given meaningful and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. In this Co-op position you will assist with supernumerary projects and contribute to the overall goals of the work unit.

Requirements

High School.
Enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
Currently attending full-time education and returning to full-time studies in the subsequent academic year.
In good standing in an Undergraduate Degree Program or Technical School Diploma Program.
Organize and prioritize work.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Understand and carry out job related instructions.
Ability to learn quickly and independently.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Working level knowledge of current City word processing, spreadsheet, and related specialty software including social media tools.
Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assist with the on-going enhancement of the City’s operations by utilizing existing tools and software platforms.
Participate in the development and improvement of future-focussed projects that align with the department’s strategic goals and objectives by providing supernumerary field or office support.
Conduct and document research, analyze and interpret data, prepare summary of findings, draft reports, procedures and/or practices, and present to supervisor for feedback and/or next steps.
Assist with identifying and testing new and/or enhanced tools and processes and collaborate to ensure ‘shared learning’.