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Co-op Students – Engineering Projects Department
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring up to two engineering co-op students for its Engineering Projects Department, starting January 2027 for about eight months. The students support project managers on airport terminal renovation and airside civil construction projects, including site inspections and coordination with contractors. The posting requires evening or night availability and eligibility for a Restricted Area Identity Card and Transportation Security Clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Assister les gestionnaires de projet en coordination et administration de contrats
- Réviser des plans d'ingénierie et apprendre les normes de conception
- Effectuer des inspections de chantier et consigner les constats
- Coordonner avec entrepreneurs, professionnels et équipes de l'aéroport
- Gérer des micro-projets du lancement à la clôture
Requirements summary:
- Être inscrit en génie civil, électrique, mécanique ou intégré
- Capacité à lire et comprendre rapidement des plans de construction
- Bonnes compétences de communication orale et écrite
- Capacité à travailler de soir et de nuit au besoin
- Admissibilité à la carte d'identité de zone réglementée et à l'habilitation de sécurité
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Engineering |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our…
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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 [email protected].
The Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for up to two Engineering Co-op Students in the Engineering Projects Department. The successful candidates will be working as part of project teams, planning and administering construction projects on behalf of the Airport Authority.
Projects/teams with two (2) roles for co-op students starting in January 2027:
1. Airport terminal building general renovation projects, incl. Baggage handling system upgrade projects (8months)
2. Airside (Civil) projects (8months)
Interested candidates are to specify which role(s) they are applying for.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Assisting Project Managers with project coordination and contract administration
- Collaborating with external Project Architects, 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:
- Student in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Integrated Engineering program
- Education and/or experience relevant to the specific roles identified above
- Ability to multitask and manage deadlines
- Ability to learn quickly in order to read and understand construction drawings
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work evenings/nights when required due to construction schedules
- Note that the successful candidates must be able to qualify for a Restricted Area Identity Card and a Transportation Security Clearance; as such, you must be able to provide a place of residence in Canada (if in Canada for less than 5 years, former addresses will be required) and have a clean criminal record
Application deadline: 2.5 weeks from posting date
Start and End Date: January 5, 2027 until August 27, 2027 (approx.)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hour week
Dress Code: Westcoast Business Casual
Number of Openings: Up to 2
To apply: Submit your application on www.careers.yvr.ca
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