Web Development Co-Op Jobs

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

The Web Development Co-op will be a part of BGC's software development team working alongside engineers and geoscientists to develop safety critical software applications. Apply your software development knowledge to help BGC develop applications that warn BGC's clients about potential geological hazards and risks. You will have the opportunity to conquer unique challenges developing web applications using a state-of-the-art geographical information system (GIS) with cloud infrastructures. This opportunity can be based in either our Vancouver or Calgary office. First week orientation in Vancouver is provided by BGC for those hired in Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Work on features from beginning to end. Help refine User Stories by gathering requirements from stakeholders. Develop software using best in class tools and industry best practices. Be responsible for testing software you've written manually and through automation scripts. Take part in releasing the software into production
• Integrate features with a cross-platform mobile application developed with Xamarin for offline use in the field
• Develop enterprise geohazard management web application using the React framework and Esri ArcGIS
• Stay curious and keep an open mind for new technologies and ideas
• Be an integral part of the software team. Work alongside our more seasoned team members in a collaborative Scrum/Agile environment

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Basic understanding of databases such as MS SQL, MySQL
• Computer Science or Engineering student in 3rd or 4th year
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C#, Java or equivalent
• Self-motivated and a genuine desire to learn new skills

Position Requirements

COVID-19 Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment, and we are following current public health orders to ensure the health and safety of our employees while maintaining their privacy and respecting their individual circumstances. As of July 4, 2022, the BGC COVID-19 vaccination policy has been suspended until further notice. If BGC resumes this policy, all employees will be required to submit all COVID-19 vaccination records to HR. If you require any accommodations or are not able to comply with this request, please inform Human Resources.

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following:

• Mentoring opportunities
• Social and wellness activities
• Flat management structure
• Casual and professional work environment
• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements

BGC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation with your application, please contact us.