Water Conservation Assistant

4 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Capital Regional District Full time

**Water Conservation Assistant**:
**Parks & Environmental Services - Environmental Protection**

**Competition Number**: 23/055
**Employment Type**: Auxiliary - Term position until January 31, 2024
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Rate of Pay**: $35.78 to $39.18 per hour (plus 14% in lieu of benefits) (2023 rates)

**Job Summary**
This position will assist with the development, implementation and promotion of water conservation projects and initiatives.

The anticipated length of this term assignment is approximately 10 months.

**Qualifications**
- Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Environmental Studies) and three (3) years’ related experience and working knowledge of water conservation.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (or out-of-province equivalent).

**Applications**

NOTE: For the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve, the CRD requires verification of your COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

**Typical Duties and Responsibilities**
People working in this role can expect to be responsible for performing the following duties. This list is not meant to be comprehensive and other related duties similar in scope and complexity may be performed.
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of water and wastewater conservation program initiatives and projects.
- Participate in design, implementation and monitoring of public education and outreach programs.
- Develop and maintain website and digital resources.
- Respond to inquiries and information related to water conservation issues
- Liaise with non-governmental organizations, community associations, residents, and other stakeholders on water conservation initiatives.
- Draft and prepare technical and summary reports
- Assist with the research, review, evaluation and development of water conservation strategies
- Collaborate with other programs to develop integrated messages, outreach and education initiatives, that incorporate water conservation and wastewater themes
- Works on specific projects and programs related to wastewater public education and outreach programs.
- Follow all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Knowledge and ability to use various computer word processing, spreadsheet and database program.
- Ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and collaborate with external stakeholders.
- Ability to use initiative, be innovative, solve problems
- Good organizational, administrative and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, produce results and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental protection legislation, policies, guidelines and regulations.
- Ability to maintain an awareness of current best management practices for water conservation programs, emerging issues.

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years



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