Indigenous Summer Student Position – Root for Trees program

Indigenous Summer Student Position – Root for Trees program
Job Number: 49005

Up to 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 5 months intended specifically for IPSS students currently enrolled in an environmental sciences, Forestry/Agriculture, Horticulture/Botany, Biological Sciences, Recreation, Education or a related field

The City of Edmonton is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. In alignment with our guiding frameworks, The Indigenous Framework and The Art of Inclusion, we are committed to the journey of reconciliation, and will continue identifying and removing the systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous people in gaining employment with the City of Edmonton and creating career development opportunities for Indigenous employees. As part of this commitment, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. If you are Indigenous, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

The IPSS Student position is public-facing and key to maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Root for Trees program. This role facilitates volunteer planting events, as well as guides volunteer experiential learning about the City of Edmonton’s urban forest and city-wide Naturalization.

As a core part of the team, you will:
-Develop engaging social media content to raise public awareness of the Root for Trees program
-Assist with the creation of content and review of the City’s Root for Trees related webpages and monthly newsletter- (the Canopy) Respond to citizen inquiries regarding volunteer involvement
-Facilitate fun, inclusive volunteer planting events and deliver quality educational content and activities to audiences of diverse ages, understanding, backgrounds and capabilities
-Assist with volunteer management, event coordination, promotions, and program delivery
-Update Standard Operating Procedures related to Root for Trees program activities
-Perform data analysis, create visualizations, and draft summary reports as required
-Other related duties as required

Qualifications:
-Current enrollment full-time at a post-secondary institution, in an Environmental Science, Forestry/Agriculture, -Horticulture/Botany, Biological Sciences, Recreation, Education or a related field

Assets:
-Experience leading or working with volunteers
-Experience creating engaging social media content
-Plant identification skills and experience in horticulture and/or plant care
-Program planning and promotion through the use of social media
-Using Google Suite including Google Documents, Google Sheets, Google Maps, Google Drive, Google Forms

Skills Required for Success
-Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
-Strong administrative skills and ability to organize communications, manage event calendars and maintain schedules
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Excellent time management and organization skills
-Willingness to work independently and with a team
-A commitment to service excellence
-Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
-Flexibility to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions
-Lift up to 20 lbs (such as loading program material into a vehicle)
-Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
-Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:
-This position will be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.
-Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
-Standard First Aid Certification and CPR Level C

Additional Details:
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday, with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Salary: $18.067 – $22.361 (Hourly); $37,721.91 – 46,691.38 (Annually)
Start/End Dates: April – August 31
Talent Diversity Consultant: AY/JR

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Classification Title: Recreation Technician I – 8hrs
Posting Date: Mar 1, 2024
Closing Date: Mar 15, 2024 11:59:00 (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 – Temporary Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s): Coronation Yard, 14323 – 115 Ave Edmonton T5M 3B8