Waste and recycling educator, part-time – amendment
City of Calgary’s Waste and Recycling Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Waste and recycling educator. City of Calgary’s Waste and Recycling Services Department is committed to enhancing community sustainability through effective waste management and recycling. It provides comprehensive services including recycling programs, green waste collection, and public education. The department supports Calgary’s goal of zero waste. Its efforts contribute to a cleaner, healthier urban environment and ensure residents have access to efficient waste management solutions. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Waste and Recycling Services
Position: Waste and recycling educator, part-time – amendment
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $36.58 – $48.91 hourly
Employment Type: Part Time/Temporary
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Hours of work: Up to 17.5 hours per week
Days of Work: This position works various days in a work week
Job ID: 310346
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of 2-year diploma in Environmental Education, Communications and Environmental Sciences
Experience: Candidates should have 3 years considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be prepared to work in an office environment, landfill, community centers, and exhibition halls, and be required to drive to offsite meetings
- The candidates should be able to obtain a City of Calgary operator’s permit
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a completed a related field, combined with at least of relevant experience; OR a degree in any of the above listed fields or related, combined with at least 1 year of relevant experience
- The candidates should have experience that includes customer service, handling customer complaints and difficult customers, education techniques, and event management
- The candidates should have 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
- The candidates should have a solid understanding of environmental education techniques and prepared to provide proof of qualifications
- The candidates should possess excellent customer focus, communication, social marketing, and environmental education skills, along with the ability to engage and interact with the public
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to develop and deliver W&RS educational programs to school groups, the general public, and specific groups as requested, such as seniors, persons with developmental disabilities, businesses, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- The candidates should be able to maintain program information, track participation, and evaluate programs on an ongoing basis
- The candidates should be able to liaise with local organizations to train volunteers in support of their waste and recycling education and waste diversion efforts
- The candidates should be able to represent W&RS at public events such as trade shows, festivals, councilor events, and booths in public areas
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with internal departments to develop customized information sessions to promote services
- The candidates should be able to develop communication materials and write educational material based on the latest research in the field of environmental education
- The candidates should be able to coordinate with internal departments to collect and analyze data
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!