Close Date
January 24, 2025
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Position Overview
The City of Kamloops is now accepting applications from post-secondary engineering students for work within our Infrastructure Delivery Division. The successful candidate will commit to a four-month work term starting May 5, 2025. This position is ideal for a civic, structural or mechanical engineering student who wants to gain exposure to community infrastructure such as roads, utilities, buildings and parks conceptualized, planned, designed and built. If this sounds like an opportunity that excites you, apply today!
This role involves hands on experience assisting project managers, archaeologists, engineers, surveyors and inspectors. Illustrative examples include:
- Review of Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) and Canadia Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contract documents and construction specifications.
- Work with inspectors and surveyors in the field supporting data collection.
- Review archaeological needs for project and provide support to the City's Archaeologist.
- Support project managers in administrative tasks as needed.
- Provide supplemental review on engineered design deliverables, checking for clerical and technical accuracy.
- Assist Capital Project Supervisors in the development of purchasing documents, including Request for Proposals (RFP) and Evaluation Criteria.
- Develop a familiarity with City accounting systems and assist in the development of project financial forecasts
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary civil, structural, or mechanical engineering degree program, with a minimum of one year completed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including intermediate Word and intermediate Excel, as demonstrated through testing. A 70% pass rate is required.
- Must have a Class 5 Drivers Licence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Please note that this position falls under the Co-op Student Employment Letter of Understanding
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 4% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.
As per the LOU, the rate of pay will be: Term 1: $30.7206 (including 4% in lieu of benefits) should you be completing more than one term with the City of Kamloops, please refer to the Co-op Employment Letter of Understanding.
All terms of the Co-op Employment Letter of Understanding apply.
Hourly Rate
$30.7206
Hours & Days of Work
Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hours per Week
35
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
