Job Description
Water Quality Assistant Student
About Lake Country
Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan.
Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’.
About the Opportunity
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality Assistant Student based in Lake Country, BC.
The Water Quality Assistant Student will be asked to complete a wide range of tasks in support of the Water Quality and utilities crew.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:
- collection of bacteriological and water samples, analyzing for water chemistry, calibration
- maintenance of on-line water quality monitoring equipment.
- Other tasks include maintaining accurate records of all work performed and data collection using Excel and Word to manage field data, update reports, and generate spreadsheets and graphs
Training will be provided before any staff is asked to complete a task or operate a piece of equipment.
More About You
To qualify for this role, you must possess a Valid Driver’s License. Steel toe boots are required. First aid ticket would be considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in either Water Quality Technology programs or other science related field.
As our ideal candidate, you are self-reliant with the ability to work independently at times, as well as the ability to work within a regulated protocol environment, following rules and regulations.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About the Benefits
- You will receive a competitive salary of $21.50 per hour plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits
- A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture
This position from September 1 – December 20, 2024 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on July 2, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca