Control engineer Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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Posting Information Posting Number CK53936P Position Title Co-Op Student - Wastewater and Source Control No. of Staff Required 1 Position Type Student If Term position, enter length of Term in months 8 months Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Infrastructure (DV220) Department Utility Services (DP213) Department Name Branch Water Quality and Customer Care (BR267) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union Are you looking for a chance to put your education into practice? Take it to the next level with a Co-op position with the City of Kelowna!

We are looking for a detail-oriented team player to join our Water Quality team. This position will assist the Wastewater Laboratory, Source Control Technician in sampling of wastewater as well as assisting our Water Conservation program with targeted public outreach events. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience in the wastewater industry from a water quality point of view.

Eligible candidates will be enrolled in and returning to school full-time in the subsequent academic year and have strong communication, teamwork, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Duties - Union Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union This assignment could be an 8 month term from May to December 2026 or two four-month terms from May to August and from September to December 2026. Eligible candidates will be enrolled in and returning to school full-time in the subsequent academic year.

• Enrolled in a full time Education Program at a post-secondary institution
• Completion of 1st year in a Water Engineering Technology Diploma program or related program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organization skills
• Previous experience working in a Water Facility would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union Competencies Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant Additional Hiring Information Student program eligibility requirements : You must be attending school, college or university during the last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent academic year. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED. Enrolment in a formal co-op program is not required.

A current Drivers Abstract is required.

International students must be attending school full time, possess a valid study permit and may require a valid co-op work permit when applying for a co-op position. Please note that international students can only participate in co-op work terms for up to 50% of their total program of study (example : a 2 year diploma program is limited to two co-op work terms). Pay Rate $25.22 to $27.16 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays Posting Date 01 / 07 / 2026 Closing Date 02 / 10 / 2026 Days of Work Monday-Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 7 : 00am – 2 : 30pm Work Location WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Specify Work Location

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