Environmental Assistant

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional district in Canada seeks a student/seasonal Environmental Assistant to assist technical staff with environmental compliance initiatives. Candidates should be enrolled in or graduated from a relevant post-secondary program, possess customer service skills, and be capable of outdoor work. This full-time role offers $23.24 per hour plus benefits from May 4 to August 28, 2026. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes by February 13, 2026.

Benefits

16% in lieu of vacation

Statutory holidays and benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• First Aid certification is considered an asset.
• Physically capable of working in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with field and office work such as sampling and calibration of field equipment.
• Verify data, perform data entry, and support environmental compliance initiatives.
• Assist with public education and events.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of environmental practices

Education

Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program related to natural resource, environmental or water studies

Job description

Environmental Assistant

(STUDENT/SEASONAL)

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an upcoming opening for the student/seasonal position of Environmental Assistant. The successful candidate is enrolled in or recently graduated from a post‑secondary program related to natural resource, environmental or water studies and holds a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. First Aid certification is considered an asset.

You are detail oriented, have excellent customer service skills, and are physically capable of working in outdoor conditions. You can respond to the public with tact and courtesy and have basic knowledge of environmental and solid waste practices. You work well as part of a team, as well as on your own.

Reporting to the Solid Waste Technician, the Environmental Assistant will assist technical staff with field and office work such as sampling, calibration of field equipment, verification of data, data entry and supporting environmental compliance initiatives. This position may also assist the Environmental Coordinator with public education and events.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a full‑time position (40 hours/week) from approximately May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026 with a wage of $23.24 per hour plus 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and all other benefits for an aggregate total of $26.96 per hour.

To apply, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 26‑02.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or email enquiries please.

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