Coop Student, Engineering

Coop Student, Engineering

Department: Infrastructure / Engineering
Reports To: Supervisor, Engineering
Term: Coop / Work Term (duration to be determined)
Hours: 40 hour work week, 8 hour day, Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surroundingExcellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

The Opportunity

Lac La Biche County is seeking two motivated Coop Students for Engineering services to support municipal engineering and capital project activities. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for a post-secondary student interested in civil engineering within a municipal environment. The role offers exposure to both office and field work while supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects that directly impact the community.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Support

• Assist with capital projects by tracking updates, documenting changes, and maintaining basic project information

• Perform basic civil engineering calculations in accordance with County standards

• Assist with construction inspections, permit inspections, site investigations, and CCC/FAC processes

• Support resolution of construction issues under supervision

• Provide field support including surveying, quantity measurements, data collection, and in-house project supervision tasks

• Assist with coordination and communication between consultants, contractors, and internal departments

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, technical files, and records

• Support preparation and review of technical documents, draft drawings, surveys, and tender/RFQ/RFP components

Administrative & Customer Service Support

• Respond to public inquiries related to construction activities

• Assist with distributing construction notifications to affected stakeholders

• Support general administrative tasks such as report preparation and document organization

General Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues, stakeholders, and the public

• Contribute positively to team and organizational culture

• Follow County OH&S policies, safe work procedures, and records management requirements

• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology post-secondary program with satisfactory academic standing

Experience & Assets

• 0–2 years of related experience

• Experience with surveying equipment, GIS, or CAD is an asset

• Exposure to construction or project management is an asset

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with satisfactory driver’s abstract

Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, municipal infrastructure, and construction practices

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and survey information

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and basic CAD/GIS tools

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Comfortable working in outdoor field conditions and maintaining accurate records

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and outdoor field work

• Physical requirements include walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and extended computer use

Why Work With Us?

Lac La Biche County offers a supportive learning environment where students gain real-world municipal engineering experience while contributing to meaningful community projects. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter by the posted deadline.

For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the attached job descriptions (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process). We have included job descriptions for each department we are recruiting for.

Position details:

• Hourly wage: to hourly
• Full Time Summer/Seasonal position - May to December, 2026 - flexible end date as mutually agreed upon
• Hours: Based on a 40-hour work week. May require overtime in evenings and weekends as needed for special projects.
• All summer/seasonal employees receive an all access pass to Bold Centre Multiplex for the duration of their employment term.

Competition Number: S19-ENS-26

Closing Date: Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.