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Positions: Water Conservation Data Collection Specialist
Company: Engaging Minds Consulting
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC

WATER CONSERVATION DATA COLLECTION SPECIALIST

DRIVING & RECORDING DATA in residential neighbourhoods with a partner

There are several positions available. All work is scheduled on very early mornings in June and July, with a possible extension into August by mutual consent, should funding become available. Training 1-2 full days in late May is required. Dates have not been set yet but updates will be sent to applicants.

What this work is about:

The Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summer Support Program is a project that was delivered for 3 consecutive years 2022-24. It was developed in coordination with municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver to support their enforcement and education programs regarding lawn watering restrictions.

The objectives of this program includes:

• To ensure residents are aware of the lawn watering restrictions;
• To reduce non-compliant lawn watering; and
• To provide support to member jurisdiction education and enforcement programs.

The Program will consist of teams of 2 travelling through areas to look for evidence of non-compliant lawn watering. When evidence of an infraction is found, field staff record data and leave printed information in the mailbox or at the door for residents of that address.

Information and data will be shared between Metro Vancouver and the member jurisdiction, allowing for potential follow up by local enforcement. On any given day, 10 to 20 team members will work in pairs in 5 or 10 different vehicles to collect data in different geographic zones of the region, such as: 1) North Shore, 2) Richmond, 3) Tri-Cities, 4) Burnaby, 5) Surrey, Delta, and Langley Township.

Work Duties:

• Working with a team member, drive to the most cost effective meetup point for ride sharing to/from the starting and ending point of the day.
• Observe for non-compliant lawn watering using criteria, while driving in the assigned zone.
• One member of each pair will drive the route and cross checks data entry while the other records observations into software using the smartphone provided.
• Complete and deliver a notice of infraction with handwritten information, along with print information, to non-compliant residences.
• Participate actively in training provided.
• Water conservation knowledge is not required.
• A vehicle insured for business use and $5M driver liability, and a drivers licence, is preferred but not required. If you are interested in this work and do not have access to a vehicle, you may be partnered up with a driver or we will explore providing a business use car share for you.

Our team is looking for…

• Conscientious, reliable individuals with a willingness to commit to work, as scheduled.
• The ability to diligently observe details and patterns, and record them accurately and thoroughly according to specific program requirements.
• A collaborative mindset for team-based work, and active participation in team meetings.
• Strategic thinking ability to contribute to the efficiency, effectiveness , and take initiative to suggest ongoing improvements for this project.
• Willingness to travel to different neighbourhoods within the Greater Metro Vancouver area.

PROGRAM DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Required In-person Training:

1. FULL DAY classroom session(s) in Burnaby near Metrotown Skytrain station (late May)
2. FIELD TRAINING to be scheduled during several initial shifts and ongoing support to be provided throughout program implementation

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Core Delivery:

9 weeks - June 1 to July 31

5 days scheduled between Tuesday - Sunday (no Mondays)

4 hours per day, scheduled between 4 - 9 am (start time varies slightly each week, as first light/sunrise changes.)

plus Team Meetings, scheduled at mutually agreeable times at 1-2 key points in the program

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OR, you can apply for Part-time Delivery:

2-3 days per week throughout the program OR 5 days a week for a minimum of 4 weeks

(scheduled to reflect your availability and the Program needs)

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Rate: $25/hour, including travel time to and from data collection zones each day, plus mileage for those driving their own vehicle.

THINKING OF APPLYING? Here’s what to include in your application

A. Answer all of these questions:

1. Are you willing and able to work very early morning shifts, starting when you leave home as early as 4:00 am and ending when you arrive home at approximately 9:00 am?
2. Are you available for in-person training to be scheduled at the end of May?
3. Do you have access to a vehicle you can use for this work? If not, do you have a valid driver’s licence and at least 18 years of age?
4. If you have a vehicle: Describe what percentage of shifts you would be willing to drive of all the shifts you get scheduled for. And, are you prepared to arrange for and provide proof of vehicle insurance for route drivers of $5M driver liability and business use with a valid Class 5 drivers licence?
5. How available are you? List days of the week and specific dates you are NOT available June 1 - July 31.
6. If the program were to be extended, how available are you in August for this work?
7. What city or municipality do you live in and what is your postal code?

B. COVER NOTE/LETTER that specifically explains in your own words:

• Why you want this position; why it matters to you. We are seeking your personal response, not AI.
• As a driver, a willingness to provide a driver’s abstract and for those using their own vehicle a willingness to add insurance coverage at your own expense, where necessary and according to the requirements outlined below, upon successful selection.

SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION to h2odatacollectionteam@gmail.com

FIRST ROUND: Apply asap and by THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

SECOND ROUND: Apply by SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 at 12:00 noon. During the second round, we will accept applications after this date on an ongoing basis until ALL the positions are filled.

INTERVIEWS: begin Monday, May 11th for the first round, and Wednesday, May 20th for round two.

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VEHICLE USE DETAILS:

• Ideally, all team members will be willing to drive about half of the shifts. That could be certain days of the week or one week driving and one week not driving. However, the exact split of the driving role to the data recording role will be determined in each pairing to reflect individual needs and preferences.
• All drivers will need to provide a Drivers Abstract.
• Those driving their own vehicle will be paid mileage and need to have in place, Business Use Insurance (Rate Class 007) and coverage of $5M for the duration of employment (2-3 months).

Your involvement in this established team will represent part of a broader team involved in delivering other services. You will be connected to members of this team, as well as additional work-related opportunities that you may be interested in being considered for.

Our Team

The following is provided to provide insight to the culture of our work environment we’ve established and are aiming to cultivate for all program staff, as well. I’m proud of the work this team has achieved over the past decade in their role as Outreach Specialists with Engaging Minds. The work described here about their thoughts speak to the priorities I have in creating meaningful work experiences and opportunities. Many team members continue to be involved year after year. I invited them to explain how their involvement on the team has helped them. — Marnie, Engaging Minds

Here’s what some of them said:

“I was completing my grad program at UBC when I had the opportunity to join the outreach team. I must say that I am grateful for the opportunity as it greatly helped to build a foundation for my gradual entry into the work environment in Canada as an international student. I worked with a number of co-workers from different backgrounds of experience and education and through this, I learned more about the essentials of teamwork, bonding, and effective communication. I must say, the constant engagement with the public also provided a good platform to understand my new society and a good soft landing for integration. I developed more of my people skills at this job and that helped to navigate through other job options after my graduation.“

—- Bamidele O.

“Being a part of the team was a wonderful experience, some of the conversations I got to have with the public about water conservation and environmentalism in general were really impactful. It's an incredible feeling to know you've made even a small change in the way someone views environmental topics. I valued the opportunity to improve my communication and problem solving skills in a welcoming environment.”

— Alexia I.

“Working with Engaging Minds has exposed me to diverse working environments, comprehensive training, personal improvement in engaging with the public, schedule flexibility, and working with a team of genuine individuals.”

— Nia G.

"Being on the team helped me meet people in the client organisation and hear about possible career paths there. Not only was it a great networking opportunity, it also allowed me to passionately talk about our water systems and nature around Vancouver. I have met some good friends through this job and great connections. It showed me what is out there and gave me a lot of optimism on careers related to outreach, environmental science, marketing and the event world. It is a wonderful environment to be in and I am grateful to have had the opportunity."

--- Sasha M.

“Reflecting on my position as one of the outreach specialists, I still refer to it as one of my favourite jobs I’ve ever had the pleasure of working.

Some highlights for me were:

• The training was extremely well thought out and gave me enough confidence to attend different events that were all under different circumstances and locations.
• We were treated with a lot of respect from within the managerial level (you played the biggest part in this! ) that helped with the process of building the team environment.
• Being given the opportunity to design and deliver a specialised training for the team on how to use photographic media to capture engagement activities at events
• I felt valued and appreciated in a way that is not always present in other paid positions.”

—- Stephanie T.

“Thinking back to the 2019 year, I enjoyed the opportunity to know and work with different members of the team. I appreciated the conversations that came up with members of the public and I always enjoyed catering conversations depending on the audience. Some of the learnings from this position such as handling different customer concerns and balancing different audiences, along with my work background in climate change and energy communications, prepared me for my current position at BC Hydro.”

—- Victor L.

“I've enjoyed my time working with EM. It has allowed me to gain many experiences and I feel I have grown professionally in the environmental outreach world as well as on a personal level. I always think back to when you had interviewed me at Metrotown a few years ago. I remember telling you about an experience at my other job; I was talking to another co-worker about my upcoming interview with EM and they told me that they could feel my passion for the environment. I remember being silently proud in that moment and when I relayed to you that experience you were so happy to hear that you told me you would write it down in your little notebook. Since then, I feel like that has been a turning point for me. I look forward to working with you and the EM team this summer and hope we can do a great job at promoting the conservation of our drinking water!”

— Perry L.

“Learning about regional watersheds and water services, then teaching it to the public, proved valuable experience for starting my career in local government. Each person that I worked with, including Marnie, shared so many of my sustainability and social values. It was refreshing to work with folks who I didn't have to explain myself to. Join the team and meet like-minded people, educate the public, and expand your understanding of resource management.”

—- Claire J.

“Working with this team has been such a great experience. I love the variety of people I have met over the years and I often credit this team as one of the key factors in boosting my public speaking confidence. Also being able to work in a field that allows me to educate others on interesting topics, makes my work-life balance always feel centred as I legitimately enjoy the work and almost always walk away feeling accomplished and refreshed.”

— Jacob R.

“The work experience from the various outreach programs have given me a greater familiarity, appreciation and curiosity about how Metro Vancouver and other regional bodies manage resources. When I visit somewhere new (or even places I grew up in), I ask myself ‘Where does their water come from?’ I really enjoyed learning from my outreach partners too. We all studied different topics and had different life experiences. And sometimes that even provided compelling talking points for the outreach. I wouldn't say I was a particularly shy person before, but I definitely didn't have a well developed public speaking ability prior to this position (and I still have a lot to work on!) But this experience helped me get more comfortable with carrying a variety of conversations with a variety of visitors (young, old, critical, supportive, local, visitor, etc). It's a valuable skill in any career.

—- Marie N.

“Being an outreach team member has been instrumental in harnessing my people skills especially in a different culture and setting. It’s been a great way to make connections through the people I meet while engaging in various intelligent conversations. Being part of the team has helped me rediscover my passion for educating the public, especially kids, hence my current career pursuit.”

— Josephine S.

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