Water Conservation And Environmental Coordinator

TOWN OF CORNWALL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Water Conservation / Environmental Coordinator (Student)

Reports to: Infrastructure Supervisor

Last Updated: March 2025

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:

• Must have attended 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 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 availability of Town vehicles (mileage will be compensated).

**Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person