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

Engineering Student

Managed by: Director, Airport Planning & Infrastructure

Supervised by: Project Managers

Term Position: May – October 2026

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Closing Date: March 26, 2026

The Opportunity

Managed by the Director, Airport Planning & Infrastructure and supervised by Project Managers, 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
• 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 11 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
• Experience with total station surveying and GPS would be considered an asset

Work with us!

• Competitive salary
• Supported Training & Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a high functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio; and
• Proud to be named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers annually since 2011

Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.