Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Engineering
STATUS: Auxiliary (8 month co-op assignment)
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week*
SALARY: $31.95 – $37.54 per hour (2024 rates) plus 12% in lieu of all benefits

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic co-op student to help the City of New Westminster’s Infrastructure Planning Division. Beginning approximately early January, this position will assist the division’s engineers in various projects related to Utility Engineering (Water, Drainage, Sanitary, Flood Protection, Integrated Storm Water Management), and other projects as assigned.

The duties include: Technical analysis, research and documentation related to the work; Collecting, maintaining, and summarizing a range of data sets, records, reports; Research and analysis; Document management; Public and stakeholder engagement; Field work; JDE support (financial accounting); Coordinate with other branches for Infrastructure/Utility Planning and ISMP project opportunities. In addition, you will perform technical tasks including using ESRI ArcGIS Pro to obtain spatial and attribute data from the City’s GIS team, preparing maps, plans, reports, calculation sheets, and other tasks assigned.

This 8 month co-op term will start approximately January 5, 2026 and will conclude by approximately August 28, 2026.

Requirements:
• Student in a civil engineering program, with an understanding and interest in municipal Infrastructure Planning (Water, Drainage, Sanitary, and Asset Management).
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, terminology, practices and techniques
• Sound experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of computer assisted mapping techniques, procedures and software, such as AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and relational databases would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Storm Water Management Best Practices and the role of green infrastructure in the Environment
• Awareness of and appreciation for the roles and responsibilities of the external agencies involved in engineering issues affecting the City.
• Ability to administer assigned engineering projects, collect, research, organize, analyze and/or synthesize technical, statistical, and related data and information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels, both inside and outside of the City
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, technical reports and related material.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, correspondence and various other work-related materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License would be an asset.

*The successful candidate may participate in public consultation processes and will have the flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends as required.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by September 16, 2025.

Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive health, benefit and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions), education and training opportunities and challenging and rewarding work.

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To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street & Royal Ave