Cross Connection Control Outreach Assistant - Environmental Protection
Req ID: 1753
Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services
Division: Environmental Protection
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J03
Rate of Pay: $28.15 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Up to 35 hours per week
Term Length: Starting May 4, 2026 for 18 - 20 weeks
Posting Date: February 18, 2026
Closing Date: March 4, 2026
Summary
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Cross Connection Control Program (CCC) administrates, under Bylaw 3516, a program to protect the public drinking water from contamination through actual and potential cross connections. This position will support residential outreach initiatives, conduct background research, compile data and provide summary reports.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports the delivery of outreach campaigns and initiatives, pertaining to the Capital Regional District Cross Connection Control Program, CRD CCC.
- Works directly with the CRD CCC team assisting with the a variety of tasks.
- Gathers information, conducts background research, and provides support with outreach and registration to advance the “going paperless” process.
- Assists with weekly mailouts.
- Registers backflow device owners and testers in the CRD CCC data base to support the use of the digital forms and maintain the online accounts.
- Represents the CRD in a professional and informed manner.
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- The anticipated length of this term assignment is approximately 18-20 weeks.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Proven ability to work in a team environment essential.
- Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills (oral and written) in communicating effectively with staff and the general public.
- Excellent computer skills (MS products), experience with working with databases is an asset.
- Good documenting skills to track the work being completed.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, identify and solve problems, organize and prioritize work and produce results.
- Ability to gather research material and support data analysis.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software applications including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of cross connection control program.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation
- A minimum of six months' directly related experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Certifications
- None
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.ca
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
