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Environmental Outreach Ambassador Co-op Student

3 months ago

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada City of Penticton Full time

Environmental Outreach Ambassador Co-op Student:

Job Close Date:

04-Feb-2024

Employment Type:

Full-time Temporary

Location:

Penticton, BC, CAN V2A 5A9

Exact Location:

Penticton, BC, Canada

Workplace Type:

Onsite

JB Classification:

CUPE

EEO Classification:

Min Salary:21.48

Max Salary:23.27

Pay Details:

Benefits:

Additional 15% in lieu of benefits and vacation

ATS

URL:

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront City focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity.

At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton's

Environmental Health Services Branch of the Energy & Environment Department is in search of two highly skilled and energetic individuals for the temporary (up to 17 weeks) positions of

Environmental Outreach Ambassador (Co-op Student). Environmental Health Services is responsible for solid waste and recycling education and outreach, as well as the strategic implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan and Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan.

Under the general direction of the Sustainability Coordinator, the

Environmental Outreach Ambassador Co-op Students will perform an audit of the City's waste and recycling program and educate residents on water conservation practices. Auditing of waste materials is largely conducted on e-bikes (weather permitting).


Environmental Outreach Ambassadors will primarily work Tuesday to Saturday, with some evenings as required to operate the Bike Valet at community events.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Implement actions in the Contamination Remediation Plan.
  • Auditing curbside and multifamily recyclable materials.
  • Auditing curbside yard waste program.
  • Auditing mixed food and yard waste for neighboring municipalities.
  • Engaging with residents on proper recycling practices and water conservation practices throughout the community at both inperson and online events.
  • Develop engaging communication and outreach materials on the topics of recycling and water conservation.
  • Operate the weekly Bike Valet at the Farmer's Market and other major community events.
  • Participate in the biweekly Drought Response Team meetings.
  • Deliver annual solid waste calendars to select streets.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

  • Knowledge of local best practices related to residential recycling, waste diversion and water conservation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage the public and speak in front of a range of audiences.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Social media content creation.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, in particular data collection, entry and analysis into Microsoft Excel.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and may require long periods of walking and ebike riding.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices related to waste audits and working outdoors in hot conditions.

Education, Training & Experience

  • Post-Secondary education with a focus in water conservation, waste management, environmental studies, environmental science, marketing and communications or related fields.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License; Class N is acceptable.
At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team.

We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.


So, if you are seeking a challenging opportunity and your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you.

We welcome your cover letter and resume by

February 4, 2024.

Note:
A Co-op Student is a student registered in a recognized Co-operative Education program at a participating post-secondary institution.

Position type:

Temporary Assignment (40 hours per week) (17 weeks: May 6 through to August 23, 2024)

Wage:

$21.48- $23.27 per hour

Benefits:

Additional 15% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience :
Experience an asset