Water Educator

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Water Educator, you will be responsible for communicating with customers to encourage environmentally sustainable water and climate practices and stewardship behaviours, attitude shifts, and acceptance of low water use technologies and actions. Primary duties include:

• Deliver exceptional educational presentations on water efficiency, sustainable water management, and climate change to a variety of audiences.
• Interface with customers (including youth, residential, commercial, other City of Calgary departments).
• Educate customers on efficient use of water resources through innovative technology, behaviours, and irrigation systems.
• Develop and plan presentations.
• Promote a variety of customer and public programs.
• Assist at public events.

Qualifications

• A completed 2 year diploma in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science Education or a related field and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required for this position.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
• Experience writing and presenting to a public audience through work experience as an educator, interpreter or equivalent position would an asset.
• Previous knowledge or experience of conservation programs in a public works setting is desirable.
• Success in this position requires excellent communication skills, strong customer service focus with the ability to work with others and independently with minimal direct supervision.

Working Conditions: This position requires heavy repetitive lifting.