Post-secondary Summer Ambassador Program - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay

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Courtenay, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition Number: 24064

Job Title:
Post-Secondary Summer Ambassador Program

Department:
Operational Services

Employment Type:
Temporary (2 months)

Salary:
$19.80/hr + 12.4% in lieu

Posted Date:
June 14, 2024, 12:00 am

Closing Date:
July 1, 2024, 11:30 pm

Last Modified:
June 14, 2024, 1:56 pm

Posting:
Open

Status:

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Description:

Post-Secondary Summer Ambassador Program - 2024

Ambassador Program

Overview

Ambassadors work in a team of two to provide education and outreach activities to residents in the City of Courtenay.

Waste collection service changes and water conservation will be the primary focus. Utilizing neighbourhood patrols and hand delivery of information, the Ambassador program is intended to improve compliance through education.

Job Tasks

The Ambassadors will engage with residents by completing door to door visits in neighbourhoods and public events in the community.

Waste Collection - Inform residents about upcoming changes to the waste collection service, provide information on how to sort recycling for materials accepted at curbside versus depots, promote the recycling/waste app, and complete visual recycling and yard waste audits.

Water Conservation - Provide information to residents and businesses on watering restrictions, water conservation tips and current rebate programs, and conduct car/foot patrols to identify residents or businesses that are watering outside of the restrictions.

Reporting Structure
Reports to Utilities Engineering Technologist

Qualifications include

Grade 12, or equivalency
Fall 2024 fulltime enrolment in a recognized postsecondary educational institution
Valid BC Drivers License
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
Ability to understand and carry out job related instructions
Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job

Interviews may be initiated prior to closing date.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.