Environmental Assistant

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada District of North Vancouver Full time

Environmental Assistant (Clerk 2):

Temporary Full-Time Summer Student

JP#24-06T


Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.

Designated one of BC's Top Employers for five years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work.

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Are you serious about getting hands-on experience in the environmental and earth science fields and learning more about a career in local government? The District of North Vancouver has an exciting summer opportunity to assist in various environmental-related projects and duties.


Working with the members of the Environmental Sustainability team, you will undertake a variety of environmental and technical activities including administrative tasks as well as outdoor work in the field.

Sample duties could include doing site inspections (tree, erosion and sediment control and final building inspections) as well as answering questions from the public and doing routine administrative work.

In addition, the student will assist with emergency spill response calls and will support staff to do public outreach pertaining to environment issues.

The student also helps to get the yearly Urban Tree Canopy project going and assists with all aspects of this important project.


Qualifications

  • Be between the age of 15 and 30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid SIN, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act).
  • Not hold another fulltime (30 or more hours) summer job.
  • Have a personal vehicle available for business use and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.
  • Have a working knowledge of native tree and plant species, invasive species control, and local ecosystems.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Capable of analyzing construction and landscape drawings and the ability to assess fish habitat.
  • Ability to install and read environmental monitoring equipment.
  • Be able to work independently in the field for up to one day, including navigating riparian terrain.
  • Preference will be given to 3rd and 4th year students in Earth Science, Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology or other related fields.

Details

Term:
Flexible start date for up to 12 weeks. Possible extension to 16 weeks.

Salary:
The pay for this unionized position is $27.30 per hour (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Apply

  • If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you._
  • We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted._
  • We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəyəm _(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located._

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience :
Experience an asset

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