Healthy Landscape Program Assistant - Guelph, Canada - The City of Guelph

The City of Guelph

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Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Our Organization:

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day.

Together, we are bringing to life Guelph's vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options.

Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning.

Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary:

Your role:

Assist with the planning, coordination and delivery of healthy landscapes and water efficiency program initiatives and events.
Assist with the design of educational and promotional campaigns and materials.
Conduct research over the internet and telephone.
Correspond with industry contacts and customers as needed on behalf of the programs section.
Provide administrative/clerical support for the program.
Staff community displays at local events.
Travel within Guelph to research, review, or assist with the Water Efficiency Programs and Promotions.
Identify creative opportunities for communicating water and efficiency program and resources to Guelph residents and businesses.

Qualifications:

Experience in working with horticultural practices as they pertain to water efficient plant selection and home landscaping site design principles strongly desired.
Valid G drivers license with a good driving record, or G2 driver's license with a good driving record and a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) along with strong research and planning skills.
Must be customer service oriented.
An understanding of relevant environmental legislation, water conservation industry practices and issues would be an asset.
Knowledge of water conservation industry best practices and municipal water and wastewater systems would be an asset.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Rate:

$20.14-$24.71 per hour

How to apply:

February 1, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.