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

We are a consulting firm under contract with Metro Vancouver Regional District to support their education and outreach goals for water conservation. This work specifically monitors infractions associated with residential outdoor water use. We will be recording infractions and distributing information about watering restrictions by driving with a partner in very early mornings. We are building a team of 25-30 people for this work.

Driving & Recording Data in residential neighbourhoods with a partner.

• Position Type: Two-month contract (9 weeks – June & July)
• Compensation: $25/hour + mileage for those driving their own vehicle
• Other driving options: paired with a driver or have car share vehicle expenses reimbursed
• Hours: 8-25 hours per week
• Work week: Tuesday-Sunday with some flexibility
• Term: June 1 to July 31, 2026

All work is scheduled on very early mornings in June and July. The 4-hour shifts will be scheduled between 4 and 9 am, with a focus on Saturdays and Sundays, while weekdays will prioritize Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Training (in person) for 2 full days are required. Dates for training have been set: May 25th and June 1st

Why do people join our team? It really comes down to this:

We have fun while making a difference by helping reach residents and provide information that helps them make wise daily choices, such as how to conserve water that help address local, real-life issues associated with climate change and resource management in the Vancouver region.

You will learn about how regional government delivers programs for awareness, education and behaviour change. This work will also give you opportunities to demonstrate your skills to manage the work, contribute to a team and deliver results that will set you apart in a competitive job market. We have a track record of team members landing great full-time positions that require proven experience with the type of responsibility we develop and that few summer positions offer.

It's got flexibility. There are different ways to be involved and several contract positions available. You can choose to work 20-25 hours a week or as few as 8 hours per week. This position fits well with other commitments. You can drive your own vehicle, ride with a partner or have car share vehicle expenses reimbursed.

It offers incredible networking. We're delivering services for a regional level of government. You'll learn about careers and make connections. We also deliver outreach in communities in the region and you might want to be considered for those additional work opportunities as well. The experiences people have on this team bring them back year after year.

Background:

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

This year, monitoring is being expanded from lawn watering to all outdoor watering. The objectives of the Program this year are:

• To educate residents regarding the active watering restrictions;
• To have a strong presence in the communities relaying information about water conservation (NEW); and
• To strengthen monitoring for outdoor watering compliance and support members in reducing non-compliant watering practices.

The Program will consist of teams of 2 travelling through areas to look for evidence of non-compliant outdoor 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 to 10 different vehicles to collect data in different geographic zones of the region, such as: 1) North Shore, 2) Richmond, 3) Coquitlam/Port Moody, 4) Burnaby/New West, 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 non-compliant outdoor 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 a smartphone.
• 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 your car share expenses will be reimbursed.

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. TWO FULL DAYS classroom session(s) in Burnaby near Metrotown Skytrain station on May 25 and June 1
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 is paid 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 at your earliest opportunity and before TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

SECOND ROUND: Applications will be accepted after Tuesday, May 19 on an ongoing basis until ALL the positions are filled.

INTERVIEWS: begin Tuesday, May 19th and ongoing until all the positions are filled.

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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).

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