Student, Water Efficiency

Student, Water Efficiency

Job Number: 3612

Job Type: Student

Temp Contract Length: 4 Months

Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters

Job Category: Environmental

Number of Positions: 2

Department: Source Water Protection

Division: Engineering and Environmental Services

Hours of Work: 35

Union: OTHER

Grade: Student Grade 10

Salary Range: $ $25.53

About Us

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051.

Guided by our Strategic Plan, "Growing with Care," we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, monitors, promotes and implements Region-wide water efficiency programs for residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and educational sectors.
• Liaises regularly with the public, businesses, and institutions regarding programs, outdoor water use bylaws, and water-efficiency initiatives.
• Issues verbal and written warnings regarding bylaw infractions. Monitors and reports program participation levels and bylaw enforcement details using database and GIS software. Appears in court, as required, as a witness to bylaw infractions.
• Conducts market research and implements public communications in person and through a variety of channels. Responds to enquiries from residential homeowners, landlords, other municipalities, retailers, and manufacturers about water efficiency incentive programs.
• Works with customers to resolve problems arising from program implementation.
• Responds to program inquiries and directly supports technical programs. Conducts water use reviews, audits and consultations, as required.
• Conducts site visits, requiring bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting.
• Takes precautions to mitigate risks associated with adverse weather and site conditions, noise, dust, cold, wet, odours, second hand smoke, airborne pollutants, and noxious environments.
• Work is subject to frequent travel. Works shifts as required to assist with outdoor water use bylaw enforcement and Water Wagon.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of water resources management, acquired through enrolment in a related post-secondary program (e.g., Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, Planning).
• Organizational and planning skills to schedule and distribute appointments; coordinate activities in the field; work independently in a team environment; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability and initiative to research new technologies.
• Communication and human relations skills to explain or clarify program information and guidelines to the public (in person, phone); provide information at home shows, information booths/events, schools, and in-person regarding water efficiency programs and technology; and participate as an effective team member.
• Computer skills using software such as Microsoft Office, database, and GIS programs.
• Ability to write/draft reports, correspondence; and to document investigative details regarding bylaw enforcement.
• Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
• Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region's values.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.

Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

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