Civil Engineering Co-op Student

Number of positions available: 2

Wage: $21/Hour

Status: 16 month term

Closing Date: February 23, 2025

The Calgary Airport Authority is committed to creating an environment where our students are rewarded through meaningful work experiences and numerous opportunities to connect with employees, stakeholders, and other students just like you. Our program offers students an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, knowledge, and contacts through full time work in their chosen field.

OUR TEAM

If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then you will fit right in with this group. Our Terminal Construction and Civil Construction teams are always on the go and work very closely with many internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continuous development and improvement of our international airport.

We are more than just planes and tarmacs. Our purpose travels beyond our runway into the communities we serve. We are about connections, stories, and life-defining adventures. We are committed to fostering an environment where our people are rewarded through meaningful work experiences.

The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport and collaborates with the many partners who make up YYC - from airlines to government agencies and retail outlets. This is an exciting time to join our #YYCCrew and drive YYC forward as one of Canada's best airports!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the supervision of the General Manager Civil Construction, you will work closely with a variety of Project Managers within the infrastructure team. In our dynamic airport environment, you will enhance your project management, time management and organizational skills with many projects underway to restore and expand the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Participate in various project tasks including; completing meeting minutes, filing data, drafting sketches, conducting field reports, partaking in site visits, and assisting with schedule reviews.
• Assist with a variety of Terminal and Civil projects.
• Participate in project meetings and site inspections
• Provide general office and site support
• Coordinate and communicate operational impacts to the airfield
• Facilitate Pavement Management Systems coordination

WHAT YOU BRING

• Currently enrolled in your third year of Engineering at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Ability to work effectively with a team as well as individually
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism when communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety

WHAT ELSE?

• To qualify as a co-op or internship student, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary program where a work term is a formal requirement of the program and be able to provide documentation to that effect.
• Please attach a copy of your transcript to your application.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a restricted area identification card (RAIC)
• This role is eligible for our hybrid work model with a combination of onsite and remote work.
• This role is considered safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test through a third-party

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

It’s simple – we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success. We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Networking and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community

OUR VALUES: 

• We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another. 
• We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges. 
• We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization. 
• We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision. 
• We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation. 

Are you looking for the journey of a lifetime? One that’s focused on creating effortless and memorable experiences for millions of guests and travelers each year. Click the apply button for your chance to learn how you can be a part of one of Alberta’s Top Employers.

The Calgary Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who may contribute to organizational diversification of ideas