Engineering Summer Student (Co-op)
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization? A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for an Engineering Summer Student (Co-op) position!
The City of Langford Engineering Department has an opening for two 4-month summer work terms from May to September (exact start date is negotiable). This is an exciting opportunity to support the City’s asset inventory process by conducting field reviews of all assets including: roads, culverts, signs, streetlights, and playpark equipment!
The successful candidates will be responsible for collecting field data with a handheld GPS unit, undertaking condition assessments of the infrastructure, and downloading this information to appropriate electronic filing locations. Examples of field work would include walking and cataloguing culvert sizing, roads, signage, streetlights, and/or playpark equipment. The successful candidate(s) may also be undertaking annual sidewalk inspections or assist in annual creek inspections.
Our ideal candidates will be proven team players who are proficient in using MS Excel spreadsheets. Preference will be given to civil engineering/engineering technologist candidates with experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings as they relate to road, sidewalk, utilities (water, sewer, storm) and other civil infrastructure, as well as experience in G.I.S and the use of GPS equipment. Candidates must be comfortable working outside, in all weather conditions, and must hold a valid BC Driver’s licence.
The rate of pay for this position is $23.00 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits and vacation.
To apply for this position, submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@langford.ca (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on January 27, 2022.
Please do not include your school transcripts in your applications, these are not considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.