Engineering Student Job at Winnipeg Airports Authority

Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg, MB

The Organization
Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Operating on a multi-site property, WAA is responsible for airport operations, security, facilities, parking, ground transportation and communications.

With an ever-expanding airport campus, WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. As a perennial “Top Manitoba Employer”, WAA prides itself as an organization that attracts engaged employees with the right skills, in the right place, and at the right time. http://www.waa.ca
Term Position: May 2023-October 2023
Closing Date: March 21, 2023

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Airport Planning & Infrastructure, the Engineering Student will work closely with WAA’s Infrastructure department in planning, design and construction management of airport infrastructure and related tenant development projects. This position will work on a variety of civil construction projects including supporting with field duties, site inspections, project filing and survey support work.

Responsibilities include:
  • Assist with site inspections, construction site layout, quantity measurements, and a variety of related administrative duties;
  • Perform field survey, inspection, and design tasks, under direction of project manager;
  • Monitor and record construction progress, and assist in quality assurance inspections;
  • Collect and process survey data with total station and GPS to provide design grade calculations, record in-progress construction work, and complete survey verification of existing airport infrastructure; and
  • Provide preliminary design and drafting of civil infrastructure in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Selection Criteria include:
  • Minimum 1st year Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology Student (Civil, Municipal or Geomatics);
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Windows 10 and Office 365 applications;
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually;
  • Proven multi-tasking and organizational skills;
  • Class 5 driver’s license;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Experience with AutoCAD and surveying software would be considered an asset; and
  • Experience with total station surveying and GPS would be considered an asset.
Work with us!
  • Highly competitive salary;
  • Supported Training & Development opportunities;
  • Opportunity to work with a high functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio;
  • Awarded Canada’s Top Employer of 2012; and
  • Awarded Manitoba’s Top Employers 11 consecutive years.
Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.

WAA is an employment equity employer; aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-declare in their application.


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