Operator Education Projects Coordinator

The British Columbia Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) promotes the safeguarding of public health and the environment through the sharing of skills, knowledge and experience in the water and wastewater industry.

BCWWA provides training and education to water, wastewater and small water systems operators throughout British Columbia, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

We are currently looking for an Operator Education Projects Coordinator.  

Working directly with the Director of Operations, this person will be responsible for initiating and coordinating projects that will lead to improved operational efficiencies in our operator education program. We are looking for someone who is a creative problem solver, hard working and not afraid to take some risks by “thinking outside the box”.

Job duties:

• Organizing an annual Train-the-Trainer session for current and potential instructors

• Preparing data and analyzing the operator education activities leading to recommendations for future improvements of how these are organized and run

• Coordinating the development of new courses by instructors and other contractors

• Preparing detailed proposals for Government Contracts

• Assisting Training and Education Coordinator with identifying venues and locations for training as well as other duties as required

• Assisting with delivery of Operator Education and other organizational programs as required.

Job requirements and minimum qualifications:

• Completion of university or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

• Computer skills, including a excellent understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

• Well-developed administrative and organizational skills

• High standard of customer service and telephone etiquette

• Interpersonal skills and experience dealing with outside consultants, contractors and the public

• Ability to manage to a busy schedule of deadlines

• Ability to work as part of a team

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours required: 37.5 hours per week (permanent, full-time position)

Salary: $15 per hour

To apply, send a cover letter and resume by:

1. Email:  
2. Fax: 604-433-9859
3. Mail: BCWWA, Suite 221, 8678 Greenall Ave., Burnaby, BC, V5J 3M6

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For more information about BCWWA, please visit www.bcwwa.org.