24-208 Environmental Coordinator

**ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR**

**COMPETITION: #24-208**
**STATUS: Regular Full-Time - CUPE**
**DEPARTMENT: Planning**
**SALARY: $49.41 - $58.38 per hour**
**CLOSING: December 8, 2024**
- We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us_

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence environmental policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to sustainable development within the community.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct research on environmental issues, analyze data, and coordinate environmental impact studies, including managing consultants.
- Develop and refine environmental objectives, policies, bylaws, and regulations based on research and legislative requirements.
- Perform site inspections of construction projects to verify adherence to environmental requirements.
- Present recommendations and reports to Council, committees, boards, and community groups, serving as a representative on City and regional committees.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address environmental legislative developments, trends, and issues.
- Respond to public and stakeholder inquiries, resolve environmental complaints, and recommend solutions.
- Prepare reports and provide information to regulatory agencies, interest groups, and staff.

**Why Join Us?**
Make a meaningful impact on the environment and community sustainability. Collaborate with passionate professionals in a dynamic and supportive workplace. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and want to contribute to sustainable urban development, we encourage you to apply.

**DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

University graduation in an appropriate discipline, supplemented by sound professional experience plus eligibility for registration in a professional association, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Considerable knowledge of the practices, principles, techniques, and procedures applicable to the work performed.
- Considerable knowledge of the legislation, policies, rules, regulations, bylaws and objectives governing environmental land use and development.
- Considerable knowledge of standard research methods and techniques and current trends and developments in environmental land development.
- Ability to perform environmental planning, research and analytical tasks, and to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to prepare reports and recommendations on a variety of projects, programs and policies related to environmental issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, internal and external contacts and authorities.
- Ability to act as departmental representative on Municipal and regional committees and as advisor, liaison and resource to internal and external contacts.
- Ability to exercise sound, consistent judgement and creativity to environmental matters, problems and projects.
- Ability to perform tasks under general supervision.

**LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES**

Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

**EQUITY STATEMENT**

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

**_ We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted._