Recycling Education Student
Job No:
EXT2418
Location:
Penticton, BC
Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) 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, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The RDOS is currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time Recycling Education Student to join the Solid Waste team. The Recycling Education Student is responsible for assisting with the public education initiatives in the region and supporting maintenance of our solid waste receiving facilities at Apex Mountain, Keremeos, Oliver, Okanagan Falls and Penticton.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
- Completion of 1st year in a diploma or degree program in Environmental Studies or related field.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position and work indoors in an office setting or outdoors, possibly in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- 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 Licence.
This temporary, full-time position (May to August) is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $23.00 plus 15% in lieu of benefits (total hourly wage is $26.45).
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Monday, March 25, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.