Environmental Coordinator ( Summer Student)

Job Description:

Position:  Water Conservation / Environmental Coordinator (Student)

Reports to: Infrastructure Supervisor

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Summary:

The Water Conservation / Environmental Coordinator is a contract seasonal position that supports the Infrastructure Supervisor in developing water conservation and environmental initiatives within the Town of Cornwall. As a summer student, the coordinator will assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating water conservation programs while contributing to community outreach, education, and monitoring activities. This position offers hands-on-experience in environmental projects, team collaboration and communication with staff and residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the Town’s development and implementation of water conservation initiatives.
• Draft water rebate and audit programs or other environmental initiatives that will be considered by the Infrastructure Supervisor.
• Identify and assist in purchasing program materials.
• Develop data collection entry forms for program tracking.
• Engage with the community to promote water conservation practices and raise awareness.
• Communicate with residents and schedule appointments for water audits.
• Support ongoing water conservation programs and help develop long-term strategies.
• Create content for social media, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
• Assist in other duties related to the Infrastructure Department.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary school full-time in the current/previous year and intend to return to school full-time in the next school year.
• Must be a resident of PEI and eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be capable of physically demanding tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project coordination experience considered an asset.
• Background in landscape labor, environmental science or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of native tree species and planting techniques are considered an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Geography, or a related field is preferred.
• Attention to detail and data entry are essential.
• A criminal records check is required upon hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office-based with frequent fieldwork and travel to various sites.
• Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions is required.
• Lifting and carrying program components into residential homes may be necessary.
• Usage of personal vehicle may be required depending on the availability of Town vehicles (mileage will be compensated).

**Screening will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled

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