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Co-op Students – Engineering Projects Department

Vancouver, BC

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to Connect BC proudly to the World. Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. With high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness, we’re looking for someone to join our team.

Vancouver Airport Authority strives for a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We support the Employment Equity Act and take measures to ensure fair employment practices and treatment of employees across our organization. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We encourage applicants to self-identify with a designated group(s) to support our team in filling gaps in areas where we can be more diverse. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for up to one Engineering Co-op Student in the Engineering Projects Department focused on supporting the delivery of airside and groundside civil design and construction projects. The successful candidates will be working as part of project teams, planning and administering construction projects on behalf of the Airport Authority.

Key responsibilities may include :

• Assisting Project Managers with project coordination and contract administration
• Collaborating with external Project Engineers as well as Contractors and multiple internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, learning about design standards and codes, YVR design guidelines and project delivery process (from drawing to physical)
• Undertaking site inspections and recording findings
• Meeting and coordinating with various stakeholders, including contractors, design professionals, airport operations & maintenance staff, etc.
• Managing micro-projects from initiation through to project close out

Key qualifications :

The individual will have the following :

Application deadline : December 26, 2025

Start and End Date : January 19, 2026 until August 28, 2026 (

Hours of Work : 37.5 hour week

Dress Code : Westcoast Business Casual

Number of Openings : 1

Salary Range : $24.80 / hr + Living Wage Top up to $27.85 / hr

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities.