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Water Engineering Technology

(2nd Year) CO-OP Student

The City of West Kelowna has an opening for a 4-month co-op student 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 year
• Must be attending college or university during the last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent academic year or on a dedicated Co-Op term depending which program you are in

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Related experience would be considered an asset
• Strong customer service skills
• Good physical condition;
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to follow instructions
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with water and sewer network infrastructure
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Physically fit in order to accomplish maintenance tasks
• A Class 5 driver’s license preferred; Drivers Abstract will be required when applying

The student will work 4 months from beginning of May until end of August 2021, 40 hours per week, 7:30am - 4:00pm, with an hourly rate of $18.98 plus 4% vacation pay.  These positions may require shift work and/or including weekend shifts.

Please apply online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition 21-09E2 | Closes JANUARY 31, 2021

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