Environmental Co-op (Climate Action) Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM Job ID: J1124-1094 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Job Description: Are you interested in applying your knowledge and gaining valuable experience? The City of Abbotsford has 1 co-op employment opportunity with the Energy & Climate Action team. The Climate Action Co-op Student will be involved in a number of community climate action initiatives, to work towards reaching the City’s sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction goals. The role has an emphasis on outreach and engagement, with tasks including supporting internal and external engagement, completing sustainability reporting, and assisting with program development. If you are detail-oriented, enthusiastic about energy and climate action, and have a strong desire to contribute to the community, we want to hear from you. This position has an hourly wage of $19.21 - $24.47, dependent on year of study, and works onsite at Abbotsford City Hall. What You’ll Do: • Assist in the development of energy and climate action plans and programs by preparing and maintaining detailed records, files, and correspondence related to the work; • Help to facilitate internal and external meetings and engagement processes to advance energy and climate action initiatives; • Update and maintain City website content related to energy and climate action; • Support local energy and climate data collection and analysis needs; • Utilize and build on professional communications and engagement skills to complete annual sustainability reporting; • Assist in the development of communications and education materials for internal and external audiences; and • Perform other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements: Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience: • Completion of 3rd year at a post-secondary institution. • Relevant work experience and/or educational background in sustainability (e.g. climate action, engineering, environmental science, education, communications, public policy) • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with others; • Highly organized and possess superior time management skills; • Comfortable in reaching out to, and collaborating effectively with staff to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely manner; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Experience, interest, and ability in working with internal and external stakeholders, including the public; and • Proficient in the use of smart phones, mobile apps, and Microsoft suite of programs. Salary: $19.21 - $24.47, dependent on year of study. Additional Information: At the City of Abbotsford, we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals form all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: February 12, 2025 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 2, 2025 05:00 PM Back