Water Quality Summer Student

Job No: DLC71
Location: Lake Country

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality Assistant Summer Student based in Lake Country, BC.

The Water Quality Assistant Summer Student will be asked to complete a wide range of tasks in support of the Water Quality and utilities crew.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

  • collection of bacteriological and water samples, analyzing for water chemistry, calibration
  • maintenance of on-line water quality monitoring equipment.
  • Other tasks include maintaining accurate records of all work performed and data collection using Excel and Word to manage field data, update reports, and generate spreadsheets and graphs

Training will be provided before any staff is asked to complete a task or operate a piece of equipment.

 

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must possess a Valid Driver’s License. Steel toe boots are required. First aid ticket would be considered an asset.  Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in either Water Quality Technology programs or other science related field.

You must fulfill the Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

As our ideal candidate, you are self-reliant with the ability to work independently at times, as well as the ability to work within a regulated protocol environment, following rules and regulations.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.

 

About the Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive salary of $22.52 per hour (2025 rates) plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits
  • A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position is 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings from May 1 – December 20, 2025 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on March 2, 2025. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

 

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About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
District of Lake Country