About the role#
We are looking for a Computer Science Co-op to join our engineering team. You will work on practical, product-focused projects that help our customers configure and interact with our gas detection systems. This position offers hands-on experience and mentorship from senior engineers as you contribute to projects that impact our safety-critical products.
What you'll do#
- Design and build a Bluetooth-enabled application for gas detection systems and field service.
- Collaborate with our engineering team to improve the usability, reliability, and scalability of our tools.
- Set up, maintain, and manage build pipelines and development environments.
- Design, develop, and test web and mobile applications for product configuration.
- Re-architect existing internal tools into scalable, cloud-hosted systems.
- Contribute to front-end development using React or React Native.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Participate in software testing, debugging, and validation.
- Document development processes, design decisions, and testing outcomes.
- Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers.
- Participate in sprint reviews and team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related co-op program.
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted software development tools like Lovable.
- Familiarity with React, React Native, or similar front-end frameworks.
- Understanding of modern web development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Exposure to modern cloud platforms and AI-enabled tooling such as Cursor, Supabase, or Vercel.
- Experience integrating AI into development workflows for tasks like code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, or documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- A self-starter mindset with an interest in learning new technologies and AI-driven workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term.
- Compensation: $21 per hour.
About Critical Environment Technologies
Critical Environment Technologies manufactures gas detection and indoor air quality systems. The company serves clients in the commercial HVAC, municipal, industrial, and institutional sectors. It operates from its headquarters in Delta, British Columbia. Founded in 1995, the firm employs 42 people.
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