Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Purpose and Function

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for advancing a diverse portfolio of environmental initiatives and projects in service of the City’s Corporate Plan.

As a member of the City’s Ecological Services Team, the Environmental Specialist develops and implements environmental policies, plans and projects, and provides professional guidance and technical expertise to support departments City-wide. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

integrating ecological considerations into key City initiatives with the goal to improve ecosystem health, providing environmental advice on land use decisions, development applications, corporate strategic plans and City capital projects, conducting research, planning and implementing projects, and developing policy to support environmental objectives supporting City-wide compliance with federal and provincial environmental legislation, and working collaboratively with the Host Nations to advance ecological health objectives and support City’s reconciliation efforts.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Provides advice regarding current knowledge and best practices in ecosystem management Leads and supports the development of polices, projects, regulations, and programs to reduce environmental impacts and improve ecological health Supports advancement of City’s actions towards reconciliation as they relate to the natural environment Conducts technical and regulatory research and analysis. Develops internal processes, guidelines, policies, and external regulations. Develops business cases for projects and initiatives. Prepares recommendations and reports for management and Council. Represents City on external groups/committees and special projects. Cultivates relationships and maintains liaison with various internal and external contacts. Delivers presentations to public and professional audiences. Tracks and reports project progress. Directly supports Environmental Services’ work on corporate City-wide environmental special projects and policy development, capital projects, and with external parties and projects. Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

University degree in Biology, Environmental Science or related field, preferably at the post-graduate plus considerable experience of environmental-related professional experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working in municipal government, managing environmental projects, supporting planning processes, reviewing development applications, and/or implementing sustainability practices preferred. Professional designation as R.P.Bio or eligibility to attain an R.P.Bio designation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge and experience in natural environmental management, including the application of local, provincial, and federal environmental legislation and laws. Considerable knowledge and experience in municipal planning and development tools and environmental planning approaches. Considerable knowledge of research techniques and analysis used in developing policies and regulations. Strategic thinking and creative problem solving, with demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex situations and accomplish goals. Project management skills, including ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and manage budgets. Excellent engagement skills and ability to effectively work with Indigenous communities and liaise with other departments, consultants, municipalities, governmental agencies, community, and environmental groups. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to create maps and analyse data. Ability to research, develop and analyze policies and regulations, to evaluate the implications of proposals and to identify problems and recommend solutions Ability to work on projects with a government partner or within a municipal or other government setting. Ability to meet transportation requirements.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department:  RealEstate Env & Fac Mgmt (1100) 

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