Environmental Coordinator

at  City of Port Moody

Job Number:
J0224-1499
Job Title:
Environmental Coordinator
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Employment Group:
CUPE Inside
Date Posted:
February 29, 2024
Closing Date:
March 11, 2024
Job Category:
Environment
Branch/Location Office:
Works Yard
City:
Port Moody
Province / State:
British Columbia
Salary Range:
$47.90 - $51.59
The City of Port Moody has a regular, full-time opportunity for an Environmental Coordinator to join our team.
The Environmental Coordinator is a professional advisory, compliance and technical role involving environmental planning and control functions. This position will be responsible for the development of bylaws and policies and will review development proposals, including consultant studies, prepare studies, and coordinate initiatives in support of the City’s environmental objectives and legislative commitments.
The Environmental Coordinator provides expertise, advice and guidance on environmental matters, including best practices, as well as regulatory and other requirements of senior governments or affiliated agencies. Areas of speciality include riparian area planning and regulations, environmental assessments, ecological asset management and fish & wildlife habitat regulations. This position will work in collaboration with the environmental stewardship community and will support stakeholder consultation, representing the City’s interests in external committees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Master’s preferred) in Biology or related discipline and including courses in ecology, biology, resource or environmental management
• Minimum 2 years of directly related job experience, preferably in a municipal setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic portfolio of environmental policy, procedures and strategic initiatives
• Thorough knowledge and experience regarding the principles, practices and objectives of environmental protecton
• Knowledge of federal and provincial regulations, City policies, bylaws and other environmental issues related to the work performed, including thorough knowledge and experience with the changing regulatory environment for foreshore and inland riparian habitat and associated approvals
• Ability to administer, review, analyze, prepare, recommend and implement new or updated environmental procedures, best management practices, policies, strategies and initiatives
• Ability to assess environmental impacts of development as related to riparian setbacks, environmentally sensitive areas and other ecological habitat values
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis, write and present policy papers and reports on complex topics
• Strong skills in analysis of strategies and legislative tools and ability to determine potential issues, problem solve, and manage risk
• Excellent interpersonal and communication, facilitation, collaboration, conflict resolution, record-keeping and report writing skills
• Strong MS Office (including Excel) and database management skills
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check and also a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities and, for some positions, hybrid work opportunities.

Please refer the Job description for details