208 Environmental Coordinator – City of Maple Ridge

Job Title: 208 Environmental Coordinator

Location: Maple Ridge, BC

Job Description: ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR COMPETITION: #24-208
STATUS: Regular Full-Time – CUPE
DEPARTMENT: Planning
SALARY: $49.41 – $58.38 per hour
CLOSING: December 8, 2024We 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:We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Environmental Coordinator to join our team. This role involves professional-level environmental work, including research, analysis, policy development, and program implementation. The successful candidate will evaluate development applications from an environmental perspective, coordinate approvals with regulatory agencies, and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.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.
• Review development applications to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate the processing and approval of environmental aspects of development applications with regulatory agencies.
• 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 EXPERIENCEUniversity 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 CERTIFICATESClass 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.EQUITY STATEMENTAt the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting .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.

Company Name: City of Maple Ridge

Salary: $49.41 per hour

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