Utilities Assistant – Water Conservation

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional services district in Coldstream seeks a knowledgeable Utilities Assistant – Water Conservation for a student/seasonal position from May to August. This role involves assisting with water sustainability initiatives, requiring strong customer service skills and a background in environmental studies. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience while helping promote water stewardship in the community. The wage is $23.24 per hour, plus additional benefits for a total of $26.96 per hour.

Benefits

16% in lieu of vacation

Statutory holidays

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.
• Experience in data collection and analysis or public outreach is an asset.
• Ability to work outdoors in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water sustainability initiatives through data collection and analysis.
• Support environmental stewardship education.
• Respond to the public with tact and courtesy.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of water conservation practices

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a related post-secondary program

Job description

Utilities Assistant – Water Conservation (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 Utilities Assistant – Water Conservation. The successful candidate is enrolled in or recently graduated from a post‑secondary program related to the environmental, engineering or water studies, and holds a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. Previous experience in data collection and analysis or public outreach are considered assets.

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 a working knowledge of water conservation practices. You work well as part of a team and on your own.

Reporting to the Water Quality Manager, the Utilities Assistant – Water Conservation will assist staff with water sustainability initiatives through data collection and analysis support, as well as environmental stewardship education.

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. 26‑04.

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.