Co-op Student - Transportation

Job summary

The student will assist with transportation projects by analyzing traffic and safety data to support the City's Sustainable Mobility Strategy. They will also contribute to the development of new tools and processes while providing field or office support to the engineering team.

Job details

Job Description Co-op Student Competition Number: 26/193 Posting Scope: Internal / External Posted Date: October 20, 2026 Closing Date: November 03, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: Engineering & Public Works Work schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hour work week) - Temporary - up to 4 months Salary: $32.89 per hour, Pay Grade 2 Plus 15% in lieu of benefits Job Code: 4430 Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position Number of Vacancies: 1 The City of Victoria’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy was adopted in 2019 and confirms our mobility values, policy positions, and key initiatives surrounding mobility. GoVictoria succeeds past transportation plans and introduces a single mobility strategy that reflects the inter-connectedness and inter-dependencies of all mobility networks. This holistic and integrated approach intends to deliver more effective planning and decision making across the transportation ‘system of systems’. Our ideal candidate has a passion for Transportation and a keen interest and aptitude for working with traffic and safety data and is excited to participate in developing new tools for assessing and improving safety in our roadways. Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement. POSITION FUNCTION As a student hired under the Co-operative Educational Training Program, you will be given meaningful and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. In this Co-op position you will assist with supernumerary projects and contribute to the overall goals of the work unit. KEY DUTIES Under the direct guidance and observation of the supervisor, assist with the on-going enhancement of the City’s operations by utilizing existing tools and software platforms. Participate in the development and improvement of future-focussed projects that align with the department’s strategic goals and objectives by providing supernumerary field or office support. Conduct and document research, analyze and interpret data, prepare summary of findings, draft reports, procedures and/or practices, and present to supervisor for feedback and/or next steps. Assist with identifying and testing new and/or enhanced tools and processes and collaborate to ensure ‘shared learning’. INDEPENDENCE Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion. Problems are referred to supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Effort: Normal. Some heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs.) Mental Effort: Normal. Visual/Auditory Effort: Normal. Work Environment: Office, Driving, Public Events KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES Organize and prioritize work. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Understand and carry out job related instructions. Ability to learn quickly and independently. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Working level knowledge of current City word processing, spreadsheet, and related specialty software including social media tools. Maintain accurate records with attention to detail. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. QUALIFICATIONS Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification: High School. Enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution. Currently attending full-time education and returning to full-time studies in the subsequent academic year. In good standing in an Undergraduate Degree Program or Technical School Diploma Program. Experience: Not required. or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-Employment Requirements Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume. The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process. If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.

What you’ll do

The student will assist with transportation projects by analyzing traffic and safety data to support the City's Sustainable Mobility Strategy. They will also contribute to the development of new tools and processes while providing field or office support to the engineering team.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized Co-operative Education Program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies in the following year. No prior experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to learn software platforms quickly.

Benefits

• 15% in lieu of benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Data analysis
• Research
• Report writing
• Communication
• Organization
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet software
• Technical documentation
• Field support
• Collaboration
• Planning
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Writing
• Cooperation
• Social Media
• Quick Learning
• Lifting Ability
• Spreadsheets
• Computing Platforms
• Word Processing
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Public Works

Job areas

• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Assistant Transportation Manager
• Transportation Safety Specialist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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