WaterSmart Ambassador

Summer Student, Full-Time – Trail BC

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you'll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.

The RDKB is currently seeking applications for the full-time, summer student position of WaterSmart Ambassador. The position starts as soon as April 29 and runs until August 30, 2024.

Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability, the WaterSmart Ambassador is a summer position aimed at achieving significant reduction of water consumption in RDKB Water Utilities through public education. The WaterSmart Ambassador will work on behalf of the RDKB to deliver water conservation programs to customers of RDKB water systems. This role will require significant time in the field throughout the region.

The primary goals of this community-focused position are:

1. Increase local interest and awareness of water conservation and the WaterSmart Initiative.
2. Reduce overall water use through public education and outreach activities, such as xeriscaping and irrigation education.
   To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should possess the following attributes:
3. For funding reasons, must be between 15 and 30 years of age and participating in post-secondary education
4. Previous public education and/or customer service experience
5. Passion for water and environmental issues
6. Plant identification and landscape design skills are highly desired
7. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
8. Valid BC Drivers License
   For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description. To apply, visit the RDKB Careers page. Applications will be accepted until March 19, 2024.
   
   Position Information
   Status: Temporary, Full Time
   Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
   Union: CUPE Local 2254
   Compensation: $ plus 10% in lieu of benefits
   
   To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.