Local recruitment: Water Researcher Student

Job ID: 313303

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. 

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

By joining the City of Calgary, you will get to apply your academic knowledge and participate in providing quality public service for over 1.6 million Calgarians. As a student, you will build lasting relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to work that will build and strengthen your skill sets. Primary duties include:

• Provide research and analysis support to the implementation of prioritized water related environmental programs, including:
  • Best practice research from other jurisdictions and industries.
  • Collate and monitor comparable outcomes, strategies, actions and messaging taken by other parties in the Calgary region.
  • Analyze customer data and research for trends and insights to inform implementation action.
  • Respond to customer inquiries related to areas of research.
  • Jurisdictional scan of municipal turf replacement approaches across Canada and comparable regions.
  • Review of ecological and climate considerations for sustainable turf alternatives.
  • Assessment of relevant policy tools, incentives, and public outreach options.
  • Develop of actionable recommendations suited to both public and private landowners.
  • Identification of opportunities to embed turf replacement within current and planned City strategies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Diploma or Degree program in Economics, Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Geography, Water Technology, or a related field
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, One Note)
• Success in this position requires research and analysis, problem solving, writing, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2026.
• If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).