Environmental Technician
Job Overview
Job title: Environmental Technician
Job description: Environmental Technician #536
Closing Date: November 17 2021
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a Temporary, Full-Time Environmental Technician with the City of Kamloops until approximately April 30, 2022. This position involves providing assistance with the coordination of environmental regulatory reporting requirements, report preparation, and sample collection as well as ensuring day to day regulatory compliance at landfill and composting facilities. This position involves inside and outside work with regular site visits to landfill, yard waste, and compost facilities to engage with customers, contractors, and consultants.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: * Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Completion of a post-secondary degree such as environmental science, natural resource science, or courses with a focus on environmental management or other related discipline(s).
- Minimum of six months’ previous professional experience related to the collection, maintenance, and manipulation of environmental data.
- Proficient in intermediate Word, intermediate Excel, and basic PowerPoint, as demonstrated through testing. A 70% pass rate is required.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5.
More than one may be hired.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 14% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time.
Hourly Rate
$31.05
Hours & Days of Work
April 1 through September 30:
Tuesday – Saturday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 1 through March 31:
Monday – Friday:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. OR
Year Round Monday – Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Shift to be determined by Supervisor
Hours per Week
40
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone (250) 828-3439, email or in person at 105 Seymour Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We accept applications online; be sure to read the application instructions for each job you apply to.
We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply to and note that only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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Posted: November 9, 2021, 1:09 pm
Expires: November 17, 2021, 4:30 pm
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Rate: $31.05 Hour
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