Job Title: BCRTC Engineering Coop Student, Mechanical - FTT (4 months)(20180256)
Location: Burnaby
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates two of Metro Vancouver’s three SkyTrain lines on behalf of TransLink, the regional transportation authority. Launched in 1986, SkyTrain is the first and one of the longest, fully-automated, driverless, rapid transit systems in the world. It boasts an average on-time service performance rating of 95 per cent and moves on average 250,000 passengers per weekday.
Responsibilities
This is a four (4) month assignment which will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the engineering department at BCRTC.
This position will assist Engineering in various projects related to maintaining and operating BCRTC rolling stock and rail assets, research of mechanical issues on rolling stock and wayside elements, research and development of design standards and process improvements and compliance.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Student - Third or Fourth year preferred with strong academic background in mechanical or electrical engineering, currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Program at a BC university.
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks and competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Valid BC class 5 driver’s license
Previous co-op experience is a strong asset
Previous industrial experience is an asset
Safety first attitude
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
Positive and self-motivated
Strong organizational and analytical skills
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proficient in the use of computer systems and software
The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
Demonstration of excellent grades
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process.
A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
In accordance with the Canadian Railway Safety Act - Railway Medical Rules: Section 3.2, employees who work in or transfer into safety sensitive or safety critical positions are required to undergo pre-placement and periodic medical assessments that evaluate the impact, if any, of medical conditions on fitness for work.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Rate of Pay: Grade 1:$23.64 to $29.55 per hour
How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: April 04, 2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
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British Columbia Rapid Transit Company is an equal opportunity employer.