Engineering Student

Competition #20-2025

HOURS OF WORK:
Full Time

HOURLY RATE:
$22.00/hr (plus 10% of the hourly rate in lieu of statutory benefits)

START DATE:
January, 2026 (12 month term)

GENERAL INFO:
Located in the heart of the Kootenay Rockies, Kimberley is a vibrant mountain community known for its stunning natural surroundings, outdoor recreation opportunities, and welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to 260 km of recreation trails for hiking, skiing, and biking, a ski hill within the City, and a lively arts and culture scene, making Kimberley an ideal place to live and work.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE
This position offers a flexible schedule, including the opportunity to participate in an earned days off (EDO) program. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and strive to accommodate individual needs wherever possible.

DUTIES:
The City of Kimberley’s Engineering Department supports the general operations of the City, being involved in financials, communications, planning, parks and facilities, roads and solid wastes, utilities, and leads a large portion of the capital construction for the City. The City is looking for a Civil Engineering student to assist in its Engineering Department. under the general supervision and direction of the Project Manager and other department engineering staff, this position will provide Civil Engineering support including design, survey, administration, inspection, and and field work, survey design, and inspections.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education related to the field of Engineering, possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Knowledgeable use of survey equipment (i.e. RTK GNSS, total station, laser and/or sight level, survey rod, and magnetic locator) and general equipment (tape measure, distometer, sledgehammers, shovels, large format printers, and general use vehicles) is considered an asset. Experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD would also be considered an asset.

Qualifications must be outlined with verifications of education/certification attached.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a Job Application form or covering letter, resume, and Driver’s Abstract. Applications will be received until the position is filled and must be addressed in confidence to:

Competition #20-2025
Shane Castle, P.Eng. Project Manager City of Kimberley
340 Spokane Street, Kimberley BC V1A 2E8
E-mail: scastle@kimberley.ca (Submissions in Word or .pdf formats only)

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The personal information gathered will be used solely for application selection in accordance with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : Experience an asset