District of North Vancouver
Water Conservation Officer
JP#26-16T
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine-day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
About the Role
The District of North Vancouver has a temporary full-time position available for a Water Conservation Officer with the Utilities department. The positions involve public contact and routine manual work carried out in support of the District’s water conservation program. Work duties include patrolling the District by vehicle or on foot to monitor for indications of illegal watering. The successful incumbents will investigate complaints, educate residents with regard to watering restrictions, issue warnings, complete inspections, coordinate with a partner Water Conservation Officer, and liaise with municipal staff. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independent judgement and action exercised within established guidelines.
Qualifications
Please note this position is contingent on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program which provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years of age, and has the following criteria:
- Be between the age of 15 and 30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid SIN, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
- Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job.
The successful applicants will have exceptional customer service and dispute resolution skills with the ability to deal with members of the public effectively while providing information and education on watering use and restrictions. Your ability to accurately complete work-related documentation is accompanied by your ability to monitor and identify situations of non-compliance with watering restrictions and ability to follow-up on repeat violations. Further, you are proficient with MS Office applications, Word and Excel and are able to prepare internal records and detailed reports and perform research.
Requirements for this position include completion of Grade 12 and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License is also required.
Details
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $32.71 per hour (2024 rates)
Hours of Work: May be any five (5) days of seven (7) days per week with two (2) consecutive days off. The daily eight (8) hours will be worked between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Apply
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by May 15th, 2026 to be considered.
If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@dnv.org
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
