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About the City of Penticton Penticton is a vibrant, innovative waterfront city known for its commitment to sustainability, community well-being, and economic opportunity. With a strong focus on good governance, collaboration, and service excellence, the City is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. As one of the most active development regions in British Columbia, Penticton features a diverse mix of large-scale and complex construction projects. Penticton has been recognized as one of Canadas most livable cities, according to latest rankings by The Globe and Mail. Penticton ranked as the ninth most livable city in Canada, plus the No. 1 most livable city for young professionals and No. 1 for midlife transitions. In addition, Penticton ranked the third most livable city for newcomers, fifth for retirement and seventh for raising kids. Rooted in agriculture and surrounded by natural beauty, Penticton is known for its orchards, wineries, and craft breweriesmaking it one of Canadas top wine destinations. More than 100 years since its incorporation, Penticton continues to grow as a place to live, work, and play. For more information, please visit our website atpenticton.ca/ For more information about life in Penticton, please visit visitpenticton.com/ About the Opportunity The City of Penticton''s Environmental Health Services Branch of the Energy & Environment Department is in search of two highly skilled and energetic individuals for the temporary (up to 17 weeks) positions of Environmental Outreach Ambassador (Co-op Student) . Environmental Health Services is responsible for solid waste and recycling education and outreach, as well as the strategic implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan and Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan. Under the general direction of the Sustainability Supervisor, the Environmental Outreach Ambassador Co-op Students will perform an audit of the City''s recycling program and educate residents on both water conservation and climate action practices. Auditing of waste materials is largely conducted on e-bikes (weather permitting). Additionally, the Co-op Students will be responsible for hosting the bike valet at key community events and the weekly Farmers Market. Environmental Outreach Ambassadors will primarily work Tuesday to Saturday, with some evenings as required to operate the Bike Valet at community events. Key Responsibilities: Implement actions from the Recycle BC guidelines and 2021 Community Climate Action Plan Auditing of curbside and multifamily recyclable materials Assisting in various climate action projects related to transportation, green buildings and air quality Engaging with residents on waste management, water conservation, and climate action throughout the community at both in-person and online events Develop engaging communication and outreach materials on the topics of waste management, climate action and water conservation Operate the weekly Bike Valet at the Farmers Market and other major community events Participate in the bi-weekly Drought Response Team meetings Deliver annual solid waste calendars to select streets Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: Knowledge of local best practices related to waste diversion, climate action and water conservation Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage the public and speak in front of a range of audiences Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) Social media content creation Experience with Microsoft Office, in particular data collection, entry and analysis into Microsoft Excel Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and may require long periods of walking and e-bike riding Must be comfortable working occasional evenings between 3:00pm-11:00pm for the City Bike Valet at community events Knowledge of safe work practices related to waste audits and working outdoors in hot conditions Required Education, Training & Experience: Post-Secondary education with a focus in water conservation, sustainability, waste management, environmental studies, environmental science, marketing and communications or related fields Valid Class 5 Driver''s License; Class N is acceptable *Note : A Co-op Student is a student registered in a recognized Co-operative Education program at a participating post-secondary institution. About the Benefits Compensation based on skills and experience is an hourly rate of $24.95 - $27.03 (the rates of pay will vary according to the term identified by the institution) (40 hours per week, CUPE) , along with a host of excellent benefits including: 15.5% in lieu of benefits, vacation, and statutory holidays Free on-site parking Fleet vehicles provided for inspections and site visits Tickets to local concerts, hockey games, and employee appreciation events Wellness initiatives and team-building activities A picturesque waterfront location with access to world-class outdoor recreation and a progressive, community-oriented work culture At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better. That''s why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at , we''d be happy to hear from you! If your experience is close to what we''re looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by February 5, 2026 . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr