Position: Water Conservation / Environmental Coordinator (Student)
Reports to: Infrastructure Supervisor
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Summary:
The Water Conservation / Environmental Coordinator is a contract seasonal position that supports the Infrastructure Supervisor in developing water conservation and environmental initiatives within the Town of Cornwall. As a summer student, the coordinator will assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating water conservation programs while contributing to community outreach, education, and monitoring activities. This position offers hands-on-experience in environmental projects, team collaboration and communication with staff and residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the Town’s development and implementation of water conservation initiatives.
- Draft water rebate and audit programs or other environmental initiatives that will be considered by the Infrastructure Supervisor.
- Identify and assist in purchasing program materials.
- Develop data collection entry forms for program tracking.
- Engage with the community to promote water conservation practices and raise awareness.
- Communicate with residents and schedule appointments for water audits.
§ Support ongoing water conservation programs and help develop long-term strategies.
§ Create content for social media, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
§ Assist in other duties related to the Infrastructure Department.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Must have attended post-secondary school full time in the current/previous year and intend to return to school full time in the next school year.
- Must be resident of PEI and eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be capable of physically demanding tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project coordination experience considered an asset.
- Background in landscape labor, environmental science or related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of native tree species and planting techniques are considered an asset.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Education and Experience:
§ Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Geography, or a related field is preferred.
§ Attention to detail and data entry are essential.
§ A criminal records check is required upon hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
§ Office-based with frequent fieldwork and travel to various sites.
§ Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
§ Ability to work in all weather conditions is required.
§ Lifting and carrying program components into residential homes may be necessary.
§ Usage of personal vehicle may be required depending on the availability of Town vehicles (mileage will be compensated).
**Screening will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
