Water Smart Ambassador – Town of Creston – Creston, British Columbia

Water Smart Ambassador
(Department of Public Works)

The Town of Creston and Regional District of Central Kootenay are accepting applications for a student position (summer). Employment for this position will be on an “as required” basis by the communities starting May 13th through to August 28th, 2015. Applicants must be mature, performance-oriented individuals with the ability to work well with others and independently with little supervision.

The Water Smart Ambassador will work on behalf of the Town of Creston and RDCK to deliver water conservation programs to local residents, businesses, and institutions. The ambassador will split their time equally between the Creston and Erickson communities. Extensive field work is required for this position. The Water Smart Ambassador position’s primary function is to be out in the community achieving the following goals:

Increase local interest in, and awareness of, water conservation and the Water Smart Initiative; and
Reduce overall water use through public education and outreach activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Passion for water and environmental issues;
Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
Self-motivated and highly organized;
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision;
Experience with public education and/or working with the public at a one-on-one level;
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
Data gathering and analysis skills;
Knowledge of local flora as well as an aptitude for gardening is an asset;
Knowledge of local area is an asset;
Some prior experience with automatic irrigation systems is ideal.
Valid BC Driver’s License
Must be working towards or have completed post-secondary education.

This posting, along with a detailed job description, can be found on our website at http://www.creston.ca under Employment Town Hall / Public Works. If you have any questions about this opportunity please email Human Resources at the email address below.

HOURS OF WORK: Normal work hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, or as required in response to client requests.

RATE OF PAY: The rate of pay for this Student position shall be $16.33 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation.

Written applications, with resume, Criminal Record Check, and Drivers’ Abstract to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8th, 2015, to:

“STUDENT – WATER SMART AMBASSADOR”

Town of Creston
PO Box 1339, 238 – 10th Avenue North
Creston, BC V0B 1G0

Fax: 250-428-9164

Email: bev.caldwell@creston.ca

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