Employment Opportunities

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Engineering and Environmental Services Coordinator

Located in the upper eastern Fraser Valley, the District of Kent offers a rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and easy access to outdoor pursuits. The community is conveniently situated 127 km northeast of Vancouver and 8 km from the resort community of Harrison Hot Springs.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the incumbent in this position performs both office and field assignments related to municipal engineering, environmental projects and fisheries related activities.

Please see the job description for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. A rate of $38.05 is offered during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the 2019 rate is $44.77 per hour.

Qualifications include a post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental studies, engineering, planning or related field; minimum of three years work experience in environmental service / monitoring and project inspection; and registered member of the Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of Bc or the Professional Biologist Association of BC.

Resumes must be marked "Confidential" and submitted to:

Ms. Clair Lee

Director of Corporate Services

District of Kent

P.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave.

Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0

Fax: 604-796-8516

Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

Preferred candidates will be required to provides copies of relevant certifications, a recent driver’s licensing abstract, and to complete a police information check.

The closing date for this position is Friday, July 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Lifeguard/Instructor 1 (Part-Time)

The District of Kent is accepting applications for Lifeguard / Instructor 1 at its outdoor Ferny Coombe Pool. Positions will start on April 23, 2019 and finish on August 31, 2019. Hours are part-time and may include evenings and weekends.

Applicants should possess current National Lifeguard Service (pool option), Water Safety Instructor and First Aid / CPR Level C. Additional certifications such as High Five and Foodsafe are an asset.

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. A rate of $19.34 plus 13.4% in lieu of benefits is offered during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the 2019 rate is $22.75 plus 13.4% in lieu of benefits.

Review the full job description for more information on this exciting opportunity.

Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience including a photocopy of awards/certifications to:

Ms. Clair Lee

Director of Corporate Services

District of Kent

P.O. Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave.

Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0

Fax: 604-796-8516

Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

Preferred candidates will be required to successfully complete a police information check and to provide a recent driver’s licensing record.

This competition will remain open until all vacancies are filled.