About this role
Co-op Student Competition Number: 26/193Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: October 20, 2026Closing Date: November 3, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: Engineering & Public WorksWork 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 benefitsJob Code: 4430Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber 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 FUNCTIONAs 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 DUTIESUnder 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?.
- INDEPENDENCEWork is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion.
- Problems are referred to supervisor.
- WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical 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 ABILITIESOrganize 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.
QUALIFICATIONSFormal 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 RequirementsSuccessful 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 qualific