Student - Conservation

Company Biography
Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston in unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provided in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 100 years.
Primary Duties
Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability & Climate Change, the successful student’s primary duties will include:

- Manual labour necessary to maintain Utilities Kingston's Water Conservation Garden in a condition suitable for its intended use as a showcase for water-conscious horticulture methods.
- Understands the flora and design aspects of the garden.
- Works in collaboration with the City of Kingston staff to maintain Utilities Kingston's Water Conservation Demonstration Garden.
- Conducts tours and educational sessions for Kingstonians of all backgrounds on sustainable gardening practices pertaining to water-related issues.
- Conducts inspection and/or administrative tasks as required in relation to Utilities Kingston's water conservation programs.
- Helps develop educational programming to be used for elementary and high-school level students, and other Utilities Kingston customers.
- Performs limited administrative tasks related to the demonstration garden.
- Assists in the delivery of workshops related to residential property drainage.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
- Knowledge of sustainable horticulture and gardening practices.
- Demonstrated interest in water conservation or sustainable gardening
- Ability to perform manual labour outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience in public education initiatives and strong verbal communication skills, an asset.
- Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, an asset. Knowledge of sewer, water, gas & electric utilities, an asset.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently of direct supervision.
- Ability to speak and write in French, an asset.
- Gardening or landscaping experience is considered an asset.

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment
- Full-time student at a recognized post-secondary educational institution, and returning to full-time attendance Fall 2023.
- Completion of a Criminal Record Check at the employee's own expense, and to the satisfaction of Utilities Kingston.
- Valid Class 'G' driver's license, an asset.

Closing Statement
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Accessibility Statement
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Employment Equity