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Grow Our Own
At Urban Systems, a big part of our overall recruitment strategy is to
grow our own. That means we hire co-op students and recent graduates and help them to grow in a rapid and purposeful way through broad exposure to all our areas of practice and extensive on the job learning.
If you are thinking about where to apply your hard-earned degree or you are looking for co-op or summer employment opportunities, find out more about our Campus Recruiting below.
Why Urban?:
- Challenging, interesting and diverse projects
- Collaborative teams
- People-oriented culture
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Diverse client base
- Variety, growth and opportunity
- continuing education
Qualities we look for in students/graduates:
- A balance of sound academic background and extra-curricular involvement or co-op employment experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A diverse background and experience in team building and a leadership approach
- A proactive, self starter
- Interest and/or co-op work experience in civil engineering and municipal infrastructure, planning or landscape architecture
- Highly motivated and team oriented
Want more details on a career with Urban Systems? Download a current copy of our brochure.
On-Campus Recruiting
We typically start posting career opportunities for students and graduates with the co-op and student employment centers at a number of universities and colleges during the fall and winter (September through January) of each year, in addition to listing them on our website under current opportunities.
Below is a list of universities, colleges and technical institutes that Urban Systems currently targets for on-campus recruitment:
Universities
- University of British Columbia
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Saskatchewan
Technical Schools/Programs
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technolog
- Okanagan University College
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Thompson Rivers University
Frequently Asked Questions
To assist you in making your career decision, we have included answers to a number of frequently asked questions. Feel free to contact us if you have questions that are not addressed below.
Where are the opportunities located?
Opportunities vary for each branch. We have locations in British Columbia and Alberta including Kamloops, Kelowna, Richmond, Nelson, Fort St. John, Edmonton and Calgary. Check individual postings for their location.
When do you recruit?
The majority of our graduate recruitment is conducted in the fall of each year with positions posted in September. A few positions may be posted in December and January. Postings for co-op positions take place in May for fall co-op work terms, in September for winter work terms, and January for summer co-op work terms.
Can I apply for a position if Urban Systems is not recruiting at my college or university?
Yes! Our employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants. If after viewing one of our graduate or co-op postings, you would like to submit an application, just follow the steps outlined in How to Apply.
When will I receive a response?
When submitting your resume via email you will receive an immediate confirmation via email notifying you that your resume has been received. Those candidates selected for a first round interview can expect to be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving their resumes.
What kind of training does Urban Systems provide to its newly hired graduates?
Urban Systems is a knowledge based company. We don’t expect your education to end once you arrive at Urban Systems. We encourage you to develop expertise and we support professional and personal growth on an ongoing basis.
