Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: CSTRAT-2026-001
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban center (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital – Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a full-time position of Climate Action Co-Op Student. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources by 4 PM, Friday, March 13th, 2026.
Please quote “CSTRAT-2026-001”.
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Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Strategy, the Climate Action Co-op Student is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Climate Action Plan.
Qualifications:
- One (1) year of post-secondary environmental science program.
- Valid "G" license with clean driver's abstract.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment and demonstrated experience with database management.
Position Description:
- Assist with the implementation of the newly adopted Climate Action Plan.
- Assist with the creation of related initiatives and programs.
- Support the development and delivery of presentations, surveys, workshops, and training sessions.
- Assist with event planning and logistics.
- Provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource.
- Prepare and maintain 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 municipal website content related to energy and climate action.
- Support local energy and climate data collection and analysis needs.
- Utilize and build professional communications and engagement skills to complete annual sustainability reporting.
- Carry out research and summarize findings in various formats.
- Assist in the development of communications and education materials for internal and external audiences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in an office environment, ability to sit or stand, often in front of a computer monitor, for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move objects of under 50 pounds
- Attend meetings, and training as required
- Some travel involved outside of the Municipality for meetings, conferences, and training as required.
Compensation:
- The salary for this position is $17.60/hour.
- Based on a 35-hour work week. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This job notice is for a current co-op vacancy.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
