Waste Outreach Educator

Edmonton - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 27

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Are you passionate about waste reduction and want to bring others along on Edmontons journey towards a zero waste future

Help bring the Citys 25-year waste strategy to life by educating Edmontonians about the three-stream waste sorting program for residents with the apartment and condo collection program. Reporting to the Outreach Coordinator you will be part of a team of Waste Outreach Educators having educational conversations on residents doorsteps. This role works almost exclusively in the afternoons evenings and occasionally on weekends.

What will you do

Represent the City in a positive diplomatic and professional way
Engage residents at their door and provide them with program information and education materials related to proper waste sorting
Engage residents in conversations about food scraps and recycling sorting
Empower residents to be successful participants share program information and answer questions
Use data mapping software to record statistical information
Perform physical tasks on foot such as walking stairs and transporting program supplies
Closely follow safety procedures and practice self-care skills while working independently in the field
Provide advice/recommendations identify possible improvements regarding educational direction and daily procedures of the Waste Outreach Team
Perform other related duties as required

Completion of the first year of a recognized Recreation Administration or related diploma or degree program
One (1) year direct experience leading recreational cultural or related educational programs

Assets:

Knowledge of the City of Edmontons Waste Services

Skills Required for Success:

Experience working with the general public either in an educational or customer service setting
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to citizens including comfort with door-to-door canvassing and passion for speaking with the general public and educating them on various City initiatives
Skilled in presenting organizing and supervising group presentations
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships that reflect a respectful and inclusive style
Ability to take direction and work independently to meet desired outcomes
Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
Skill in the use of Google Workspace (Forms Docs Gmail)
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

Staff will regularly be walking and standing for extended periods of time (outdoors and indoors) in various weather and environmental conditions bending and lifting up to 25 lbs (such as boxes of promotional material) walking up and down numerous flights of stairs and at times work near active roadways (including alleys and back streets)
Successful candidates must be available to work 6.5 hr shifts between 2:00 pm and 8:30 pm weekdays and occasional Saturdays 10 am-6 pm 4-5 shifts per week
Some weekend work will be required. Position may be weather dependent
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 5 casual ongoing positions

Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours per week. Monday - Saturday

Salary: $22.508 - $27.813 (Hourly)

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