ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENT 

Victoria or Horseshoe Bay 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking three Engineering Co-op Students to support capital project delivery for terminal infrastructure within the Terminal Construction department. The positions will start in January 2026 for either a 4- or 8-month term. One position will be based at our Horseshoe Bay terminal, and two will be based at our head office in Victoria.  

As an Engineering Co-op Student, your primary responsibility will be to assist project managers with project-related tasks. In this position, you will learn and develop engineering and project management skills, gain knowledge of terminal infrastructure and its design, and become familiar with project planning and development, cost estimating, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, BC Ferries’ computer systems, and report writing. You are a self-starter who performs well under limited supervision, and you demonstrate maturity, responsibility, reliability, and competence. 

What you bring to the team 

• Currently enrolled as an engineering student in civil or mechanical engineering 
• Experience with AutoCAD or other design software is preferred 
• Experience with MS Project scheduling is preferred 
• Strong computer skills in MS Excel and Word 
• Ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, and communicate well 
• Interest in construction and project management 
• Previous work experience involving engineering design or construction management is preferred 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume. We will be reviewing applications as they come in. This posting will remain open until we find a suitable candidate.  

Please indicate your preferred co-op term (4 months or 8 months) and preferred location (Horseshoe Bay terminal or Victoria). 

SALARY 

• $25.48/hr, 35 hours per week 

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT 

• 4- or 8-month terms 

CO-OP TERM START: 

• January 2026 

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At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.