Water Conservation Officer

at  District of North Vancouver

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Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for five years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The District of North Vancouver has 2 temporary full-time position available for a Water Conservation Officer 1) from May 13, 2024 to October 23, 2024 and 2) from June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024 with the Utilities department. The positions involve public contact and routine manual work carried out in support of the District’s water conservation program. Work duties include patrolling the District by vehicle or on foot to monitor for indications of illegal watering. The successful incumbents will investigate complaints, educate residents with regard to watering restrictions, issue warnings, complete inspections, coordinate with a partner Water Conservation Officer, and liaise with municipal staff. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independent judgement and action exercised within established guidelines.
The successful applicants will have exceptional customer service and dispute resolution skills with the ability to deal with members of the public effectively while providing information and education on watering use and restrictions. Your ability to accurately complete work related documentation is accompanied by your ability to monitor and identify situations of non-compliance with watering restrictions and ability to follow-up on repeat violations. Further, you are proficient with MS Office applications, Word and Excel and are able to prepare internal records and detailed reports and perform research.
Requirements for this position include completion of Grade 12 and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License is also required.

APPLY

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We are looking for enthusiastic and results-oriented individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you are interested in this position, have a passion to serve people and the community and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line with your cover letter, resume and current dated driver’s abstract at https://careers.dnv.org/ by April 5, 2024.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

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