Water Ambassador – Summer Student

Competition No. 22-21E

WaterAmbassador–SummerStudent

(Temporary, Full-Time – May to August)

Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen covers an area over 10,400 km2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, and pristine lakes. Outdoor recreational opportunities are endless throughout the Regional District and residents enjoy a wide array of activities all year long.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a Water Ambassador Summer Student.

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Water Ambassador Summer Student will be responsible for auditing the RDOS water systems to ensure taxation capture, ensuring compliance with water restrictions and sending out educational material for infractions. The Student will also undertake records management and process review at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and complete as-built updates and CCTV condition assessment entry in the RDOS sewer system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Program requires leaders between the ages of 15 and 30 years at the start of the employment.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment.
• “Student” means an employee who is attending school, college, or university who has just completed their studies or intends to return to school, college, or university in the subsequent academic year.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position and work outdoors, possibly in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Valid First Aid Certificate (OFA Level 1) or an ability and willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work varied hours that include daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

This temporary, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $15.61, plus 14.75% in lieu of all benefits.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their applications in PDF format quoting Competition No. 22- 21E by 4:00 pm, Sunday, April 10, 2022, to:
Human Resources Department
Email: hr@rdos.bc.ca