Groundwater Policy Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

**Overview of the Role and Organization**

The City of Vancouver is a leading municipality in sustainability, reconciliation, equity, and quality of life for all residents. As a Groundwater Policy Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the City's groundwater management efforts by developing and updating policies and bylaws.

Location and Culture

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, the city has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Groundwater Policy Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing plans and developing and updating policies and bylaws to support the City's groundwater management efforts. This includes the development and implementation of a city-wide Groundwater Strategy.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement policies and bylaws related to groundwater management
  • Review groundwater management plans and ensure adherence to City guidelines
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including City departments and external organizations
  • Provide research, policy analysis, writing, and stakeholder engagement support for the development and implementation of the Groundwater Strategy
  • Prepare feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and business cases for new initiatives
  • Implement business processes across departments to support groundwater management policy

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Sustainability, or an equivalent field
  • Considerable experience in implementing policies for a large, complex organization in the public sector
  • Strong knowledge of integrated water management and related policy, planning, design, and/or operations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to deal effectively with multiple tasks meeting competing deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with a salary range of $51.70 to $61.13 per hour. The City of Vancouver offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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