Environmental Coordinator

4 months ago


Richmond, Canada City of Richmond BC Full time

**Environmental Coordinator**:
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

**Overview**:
This position develops strategic responses and implements plans, policies and procedures relating to environmental issues impacting City departments and the community. The Environmental Coordinator will focus on the delivery of the City’s riparian response strategy and associated Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw No. 8441. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating all aspects of the program across City departments and in collaboration with community partners.

**Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Providing technical expertise, advice and guidance on environmental matters, including regulatory requirements of senior governments (or affiliated agencies) with a particular focus on internal and external environmental requirements related to riparian areas management and environmental restoration.
- Providing City of Richmond representation at meetings with environmental regulatory agencies, community First Nations and other stakeholders and, where appropriate, assist in facilitating competing priorities to ensure interests are met including through the federal and provincial Environmental Assessment process.
- Providing technical, regulatory and administrative advice and assistance related to invasive species management and restoration objectives throughout Richmond.
- Leading community stewardship and engagement activities designed to raise environmental awareness through ecological enhancement projects across the City.
- Developing and maintaining collaborative working relations with other City departments, senior governments and the Richmond community.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of federal and provincial regulations, City policies, bylaws and other environmental issues related to the work performed.
- Skilled in the analysis of strategies and legislative tools and ability to determine environmental consequences.
- Knowledge and skill related to the federal Fisheries Act and the provincial Riparian Areas Protection Act, and other provincial and federal ecological protection regulations, laws and standards.
- Knowledge and experience of contaminated sites investigation and remediation techniques, strategies, and technology, and a demonstrated willingness to remain current in the field;
- Knowledge of analysis and research techniques in environmental science.
- Skill in developing and formulating long-range strategies, direction and priorities related to the environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including formulating recommendations, developing spreadsheets, preparing powerpoint presentations and implementing approved programs.
- Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, technical narrative and statistical reports, tabulations, records and related materials.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to exercise considerable independence of judgement, action, tact and initiative in performing the work.
- Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Degree in Environmental Studies or related discipline is required. Professional certification in environmental studies (P.Ag. or R.P.Bio) is preferred. A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in environmental management is required, preferably in municipal government. A valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

**Working Conditions**:
Duties are predominantly performed in an office with frequent requirements to work with the general public. Some field work will apply. Due to the nature of the work, this position will be required to work on evenings on weekends.

**Additional Information**:

- Employee Group:

- CUPE Local 718
- Position Status:

- Regular Full-Time
- Duration of Appointment:

- NA
- Salary Range:

- $43.36 - $51.26
- Hours of Work:

- 8:15am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday on a compressed work-week schedule.
- Application Posted:

- 5/24/23
- External Closing Date:

- 6/1/23
- PCC#:

- 583



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