Environmental Specialist

_The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Environmental Specialist**

**Status**: Regular Full-Time

**Work Area**: Environment

**Posting Date**: January 3, 2025

**Closing Date**: January 24, 2025

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Environment, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for working

with staff in various municipal departments, other external agencies, representatives of senior levels of government,

community groups, and members of the public in order to establish and implement objectives and standards necessary

for the preservation of environmental quality throughout the District of Squamish. The Environmental Specialist reviews

and processes land development proposals for compliance with the District’s environmental policies and bylaws, and

exercises sound knowledge of environmental legislation in performing assigned duties.

**KEY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our thriving community, by fostering the District of Squamish

corporate Vision, Mission and Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, and Progress.
- Develops and implements environmental policy and environmental planning activities relating to natural areas within

the District, in collaboration with municipal department staff and managers, as well as various other internal and
external stakeholders such as government and community agencies.
- Provides technical expertise, advice, and guidance on environmental matters including regulatory and other

requirements of senior governments or affiliated agencies.
- Supports Bylaw Officers in the investigation of complaints and bylaw infractions related to environmental concerns.
- Conducts site visits to ensure required standards are met; facilitates corrective action and compliance.
- Provides documentation to Bylaw Enforcement Officer and other agencies, as required.
- Participates in relevant meetings to provide feedback, guidance and advice to the committee on environmental issues,

as required.
- Liaises with developers and other external environmental professionals and consultants to steward and implement

the environmental permit approval process.
- Reviews and processes land development proposals for compliance with the District’s environmental policies and all

applicable bylaws.
- Represents the District at environmental events; develops and coordinates related municipal educational and

communication materials.
- Develops and delivers environmental education programs regarding environmental and ecology issues, including fish

biology, watershed planning, and terrestrial ecology.
- Develops and delivers materials outlining and communicating municipal processes and procedures regarding

environmental and ecological issues.
- Responds to environmental referrals on behalf of the District.
- Develops environmental standards, policies, procedures and bylaws, as directed.
- Provides support to the District’s Emergency Response program and the Emergency Operation Centre, as required.
- Maintains a variety of records, files, and databases.
- Composes routine correspondence for completion by or signature of others.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- Thorough knowledge of the relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, regulations and bylaws.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures, methods, practises, policies, procedures, regulations, and bylaws governing

the work performed.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of environmental quality control operations and of

the related trends and developments.
- Considerable knowledge of the equipment and instruments used in environment quality control programs.
- Sound knowledge of the chemistry, biology, ecology, and physics as applied to the work performed.
- Sound knowledge of the principles, objectives, methods, and procedures applicable to environmental emergency

planning and response.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to administer, review, analyse, prepare, recommend, and implement new or revised environmental control

programs, policies, objectives, bylaws, procedures, and standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and

agencies; to represent the District of Squamish internally or externally to explain and provide information, assistance,
and interpretation of applicable bylaws, standards, policies, and procedures; to promote interest and conformance
with the District of Squamish's environmental standards and programs.
- Ability to interpret plans and examine specific examples of development plans for compliance with bylaws and

assessment of environmental impact