Environmental Services Projects Specialist

Canada Job Bank; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned day off program

Vacation and extended benefits package

Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

City of Coquitlam is seeking an Environmental Services Projects Specialist to support environmental planning and review across development projects. The role requires handling regulatory coordination, reporting, and policy development with a focus on land use and water quality.

The position is a temporary full-time role (12 months) based at City Hall, offering opportunities for learning and development within a growing municipal team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Eligible for registration in a related professional association (e.g., APBiol, BC).
• Municipal/environmental planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, regulations, and bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze development applications for compliance with environmental legislation.
• Issue permits and conduct site inspections to verify compliance.
• Research environmental considerations related to land use and development.
• Coordinate review and approval of applications with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and review technical reports for land use and development.
• Develop draft environmental regulations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, environmental groups, and regulators.
• Plan and conduct water quality sampling and interpret laboratory data.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science/Planning/Engineering degree

Job description

City of Coquitlam is located at City Hall. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Environmental Services Projects Specialist. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a temporary full-time position with a 12-month term.

Employer Name: City of Coquitlam
Position: Environmental Services Projects Specialist
Salary: $51.87 - $61.29 per hour
Employment type: Temporary Full-Time (12 Months)
Location: City Hall

• The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing development applications to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• The candidate will be responsible for issuing related permits and conducting site inspections to verify compliance.
• The candidate will be responsible for researching environmental considerations related to land use and development.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the review and approval of applications with regulatory agencies.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing draft environmental regulations.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff, environmental organizations, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• The candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting water quality sampling and reviewing and interpreting laboratory data.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• The candidate will be required to demonstrate considerable related experience, with preference given to experience in a resource or environmental management planning setting.
• The candidate must be eligible for registration in a related professional association, such as the Association of Professional Biologists of B.C.
• The candidate will be preferred if they have a background in Planning and recent municipal experience.
• The candidate must have sound knowledge of standard research methods, techniques, and current trends in environmental land development.
• The candidate must have considerable knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, regulations, bylaws, and objectives governing environmental land use, including the Riparian Areas Protection Regulations and Migratory Birds Regulations.
• The candidate will be required to apply environmental legislation and regulatory knowledge in daily work by preparing reports and recommendations related to land use, development projects, programs, and policies.
• The candidate must demonstrate sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills while referring complex issues and policy matters to a supervisor.
• The candidate must have the ability to perform environmental planning, research, and analytical tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, environmental groups, internal and external contacts, and regulatory authorities.
• The candidate must hold a valid BC Driver's License.
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community and participate in learning and development opportunities.
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in an earned day off program.
• The candidate will receive an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
• The candidate will work in an organization committed to creating an inclusive work environment that supports a growing and diverse workforce.