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Environmental Assistant

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District of North Vancouver

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Canada , North Vancouver

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

27.30 CAD / Hour

Job Description:

This is a temporary full-time summer student position to assist in various environmental-related projects and duties, providing hands-on experience in the environmental and earth science fields and learning more about a career in local government.

Job Responsibility:

  • Undertake a variety of environmental and technical activities including administrative tasks as well as outdoor work in the field
  • Do site inspections (tree, erosion and sediment control and final building inspections)
  • Answer questions from the public and do routine administrative work
  • Assist with emergency spill response calls
  • Support staff to do public outreach pertaining to environment issues
  • Help to get the yearly Urban Tree Canopy project going and assists with all aspects of this important project

Requirements:

  • Be between the age of 15 and 30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid SIN, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
  • Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job
  • Have a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence
  • Have a working knowledge of native tree and plant species, invasive species control, and local ecosystems
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Capable of analyzing construction and landscape drawings and the ability to assess fish habitat
  • Ability to install and read environmental monitoring equipment
  • Be able to work independently in the field for up to one day, including navigating riparian terrain
What we offer:
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Nine-day fortnight
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Flexible, family-friendly policies
  • Inclusive workplace culture

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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