Job Number:
J0124-0013
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Temp Contract Length:
4 months
City:
Waterloo Region
Location:
N2G 4J3
Job Category:
Environmental Services
Number of Positions:
8
Department:
Engineering and Environmental Services (EES)
Division:
Water Services
Hours of Work:
35
Grade:
Students
Salary Range:
$22.47 – $29.97/Hour
Our Story:
Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving, and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect, and innovation.
This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.
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 & 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.
Please Note:
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 an appropriate match exists i.e. full-time employee in Community Services taking part-time courses to become a caseworker is eligible for a summer student caseworker position.
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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