FortisBC Street Team (Kelowna)

Affiliation: MoveUP

Employment Status: Part-Time Temporary

Short-term Incentive Eligible: No

Workplace Flexibility: No

Temp Duration: 12 months

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Street Team represent the Company at community events/special events in communities throughout BC.

Responsibilities

- Attend events to represent FortisBC and promote Company programs.

- Educate customers and/or the public about energy conservation, rebate programs, safety and company initiatives which support the Company providing energy solutions to help meet BC’s climate goals.

- Safe set up of tent, displays, booths and collateral.

- Answer any general inquiries or refer to appropriate internal contacts for answers.

- Complete event reports/summaries.

- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

- Education: Successful completion of Grade 12 High School

- Experience: Minimum of 3 months experience in customer service or recent and related experience with promotional work

- Ability to show initiative and be a self-starter

- Possess an outgoing, personable and positive attitude

- Possess strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills

- Ability to engage, interact, and comfortably speak in public

- Ability to be collaborative and a team player

- Fluent in English. Knowledge of a second language is considered an asset

- Working knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals and various applications software in use in the department (SAP & suite of MS Office products)

- Possess a valid BC Driver’s License with no restrictions

- Ability to travel within FortisBC service territory as required

- Must be able to lift, carry and assemble items and displays weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.