Job Description

City of Duncan

Civil Engineering or Technologist Student (Co-Op) Winter 2026

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The City of Duncan invites applications from currently enrolled full-time student candidates with the aptitude and abilities to contribute as a Civil Engineering or Technologist Student (Co-Op) for the Winter 2026 semester.



Duncan is small, in a Big way. Just five hundred metres off the Highway (about 60 kilometres north of Victoria) you'll find 300 shops and services in a few beautiful, walkable, compact downtown blocks lined with 40 world renowned totem poles. Within minutes of downtown are 5 golf courses, 15 wineries, lake and ocean waterfront, world class trails, cultural amenities, and all forms of indoor recreation. This compact city of 5,000 people aims to be one of the most livable small cities in Canada, proudly serving as the economic and cultural heart of the Cowichan Valley. Located in the traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes, Duncan seeks to be welcoming, diverse, creative, environmentally sustainable, and resilient.



Reporting to the Manager of Engineering and working closely with the Senior Engineering Technologist, the Civil Engineering or Technologist Student (Co-Op) will contribute to the effective operation of the Engineering Department by assisting with technical and administrative work related to the completion of a variety of engineering activities and projects.

Necessary skills and qualifications include:

Current enrollment in Civil Engineering, Applied Science (Civil) Technology, or related field. Student-level knowledge of engineering, survey, subdivision, and drafting terminology, principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of Municipal Bylaws, Departmental Policies, and Procedures is an asset. Student-level proficiency in Auto-CAD Map 3D - Planning and Analysis Workspace, MS Office - Excel, Outlook, Database, and other Engineering Application Programs. Possession and maintenance of a valid BC Driver's License (Class 7 Minimum); a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.




A cover letter, complete resume of experience, qualifications, driver's abstract (where applicable, available at ICBC.com), and three references should be submitted to the attention of Human Resources at

hr@duncan.ca

. Applications will be accepted until

Monday, November 24th at 4:00 pm.

This is a CUPE Bargaining Unit position. The rate for this position is $23.37/hr. (2026 Student Rate - First Year). The dates of employment are anticipated to be January - April 2026.

The City of Duncan is committed to being an accessible employer and to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to remove barriers in the workplace and work with our employees to provide reasonable accommodation where required. If you require accommodation in applying for a posted position, please contact Human Resources at 250-746-6126 or

hr@duncan.ca

.

We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Engineering CO-OP - Winter 2026

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


Experience : No experience