Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront City focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.
The City of Penticton Utilities Division keeps our community safe by providing clean, safe, drinking water, a reliable sanitary sewer system and storm water drainage to help prevent flooding. The division consists of the Water Treatment Plant, Utilities Distribution & Collections Branch and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP).
The City of Penticton has a 4-month (May-Aug 2025) opportunity for a Water Distribution & Wastewater Collections Co-op Student who is enrolled in a Water Engineering Technology program.
Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Co-op Student assists the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections Branch operations teams in performing operational and maintenance work. This work involves servicing distribution related infrastructure including PRV's, fire hydrants, valves, water meters, water mains, irrigation systems, storage dams, all while ensuring reliable system performance. Students will also be immersed in operations related to City of Penticton's Wastewater Collection system including sewer main flushing, CCTV service review, auguring blockages and maintenance of access manholes.
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At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.
That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+,persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.
So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by February 9, 2025 .
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at , we'd be happy to hear from you!
Position type :
Temporary Full-Time (40 hours per week, 4 months May-August)
Wage :
22.13 - $23.72 per hour (CUPE) / The rates of pay will vary according to the term identified by the institution
Benefits :
Additional 15.5% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Comp # : 25-18