Wastewater Summer Student 

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater Student based in Lake Country, BC.

The Wastewater Student will be asked to complete sampling and work with the wastewater operations staff.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• wastewater sampling and analysis,
• wastewater equipment verification and calibration,
• assisting in daily operations and maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and
• assisting in daily operations and maintenance at various wastewater pumping and treatment facilities.

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 enrolled in a Water Engineering Technology program or equivalent post-secondary environmental program and returning to school in the fall of 2025. You must have a valid Driver’s License and steel toe boots. First aid ticket would be considered an asset. 

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 rate) plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position can work up to 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings from May 1 – August 31, 2025 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on March 03, 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. Hiring for this position is dependent upon funding approval. 

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