Curbside Cart Ambassador (2026-31)

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Employees in this position are responsible for planning and delivering the community engagement education and communications strategy for the implementation of the environmental program of Missions transition to automated cart-based curbside waste collection. Employees in this position must demonstrate exceptional verbal written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to remain composed in occasionally stressful situations.

While some independence of judgment is exercised in carrying out duties within the established guidelines more complex or unusual situations are reviewed with the supervisor to determine the appropriate course of action.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Plan and coordinate community engagement events such as open houses pop-up booths and online information sessions ensuring that all engagement opportunities are maximized to reach a wide variety of audiences.
2. Represent the City of Missions Environmental Division at public events with promotional material on the automated waste collection transition program; delivers educational presentations and meets with community groups to promote awareness and participation in programs
3. Respond to program related enquiries from the public and staff utilizing consistent communications. including written and verbal communication in person via e-mail and phone directing more complex matters to appropriate staff as necessary.
4. Populate and maintain a database of completed public engagement events noting public feedback and interactions at events.
5. Work collaboratively with the Environmental Ambassador to coordinate outreach activities.
6. Assist in the development sourcing and customizing of communication materials to support engagement events including designing display boards writing and formatting fact sheets developing presentations and adapting content as required.
7. Attend in-person engagement events during business hours evenings and some weekends.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of relevant provincial legislation municipal bylaws and policies relating to solid waste management initiatives.

Demonstrated abilities in the development and implementation of public outreach and engagement strategies.

Ability to be courteous and tactful in a variety of circumstances. Conflict resolution skills are preferred.

Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to prepare and deliver effective written and oral presentations to public groups in a manner that is tactful clear and concise.

Ability to prepare and maintain records reports correspondence and various other materials related to the work.

Ability to recognize politically sensitive matters and maintain a high level of diplomacy and confidentiality.

Ability to handle communication of solid waste principles or related information.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel & Outlook).

REQUIRED EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary education (certificate or diploma) in communications public relations marketing environmental studies or a related discipline.

Minimum of three (3) years of related experience including public engagement initiatives and activities; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Local government experience is an asset.

REQUIRED LICENCES CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION

Valid BC Class 5 drivers license.

Additional Information :

Typical hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work will be required; in such cases the typical work schedule will be adjusted accordingly. Total hours per week are 35 working up to 7 hours per day.

The current pay rate for this one-year temporary position is $36.19 per hour plus 4.4% in lieu of benefits increasing to 12.4% upon completion of the probationary period. As this is a newly created position the job description classification and wage rate are under review with the union and may be subject to change.

Posting Closed: Sunday July 12 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1