This position is responsible for providing public education and raising awareness on a variety of City programs and initiatives, including but not limited to waste reduction, wildlife awareness and water management initiatives and services. Working under the general direction of a Supervisor, employees in this class will tour the City educating citizens in a variety of forums and locales, including elementary and secondary schools, malls and parks as well as participate in any number of local community events along with delivering products and promotional material door-to-door. The incumbent exercises some independence of judgement and action in the performance of assigned duties within established guidelines, practices and procedures, while unusual or complex problems are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of accuracy, completeness, conformance with established practices and procedures

The Training Manual Requirements pre-qualifications for this position are:

Completion of Grade 12
Completion of two post-secondary courses in environmental studies, communications, social media program, public relations or marketing
Minimum 70% score in Microsoft Word using a City Administered test or successful completion of accredited course in Microsoft Word (1.5 credits)
Minimum 50% score in Microsoft Excel using a City Administered test or successful completion of accredited course in Microsoft Excel (1.5 credits)
Business Communications or Professional Writing Course (3 credits)

The Class Specification requires a Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia – Class 5 and is a job requirement.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to view the job description on the City website and to apply online at https://portcoquitlamca.sharepoint.com/sites/EP_JobPostings to access competition number 26-029i. It is the responsibility of interested employees to ensure that their application is received in the Human Resources Department before the deadline.

Late Applications will not be accepted.

City of Port Coquitlam jobs

26-029i - Environmental Program Ambassador (Full Time, Time Stated)