Student, Water Efficiency

Duties/Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, monitors, promotes and implements Region-wide water efficiency programs for residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and educational sectors.  
• Liaises regularly with the public, businesses, and institutions regarding programs, outdoor water use bylaws, and water-efficiency initiatives.  
• Issues verbal and written warnings regarding bylaw infractions.  Monitors and reports program participation levels and bylaw enforcement details using database and GIS software.  Appears in court, as required, as a witness to bylaw infractions.  
• Conducts market research and implements public communications in person and through a variety of channels. Responds to enquiries from residential homeowners, landlords, other municipalities, retailers, and manufacturers about water efficiency incentive programs. 
• Works with customers to resolve problems arising from program implementation.  
• Responds to program inquiries and directly supports technical programs. Conducts water use reviews, audits and consultations, as required.  
• Conducts site visits, requiring bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting.  
• Takes precautions to mitigate risks associated with adverse weather and site conditions, noise, dust, cold, wet, odours, second hand smoke, airborne pollutants, and noxious environments.  
• Work is subject to frequent travel.  Works shifts as required to assist with outdoor water use bylaw enforcement and Water Wagon.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of water resources management, acquired through enrolment in a related post-secondary program (e.g., Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, Planning).  
• Organizational and planning skills to schedule and distribute appointments; coordinate activities in the field; work independently in a team environment; and adapt to changing priorities.   
• Ability and initiative to research new technologies.  
• Communication and human relations skills to explain or clarify program information and guidelines to the public (in person, phone); provide information at home shows, information booths/events, schools, and in-person regarding water efficiency programs and technology; and participate as an effective team member.  
• Computer skills using software such as Microsoft Office, database, and GIS programs. 
• Ability to write/draft reports, correspondence; and to document investigative details regarding bylaw enforcement.  
• Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.  
• Ability to travel within Waterloo Region. 
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
   

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.