Environmental Technologist

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey seeks an Environmental Technologist to support the Trees & Landscape Environment Team within the Planning and Development Department. The role conducts technical and administrative tasks to advance development permits for sensitive ecosystems and urban forestry policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing environmental submission requirements, conducting field inspections, updating watercourse maps, and responding to inquiries from staff and the public.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in environmental studies.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in project inspection, environmental monitoring, public education and instream field experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental submission requirements to support permit issuance for buildings, developments, tree cutting and soil placement.
• Maintain and update watercourse classification mapping.
• Respond to environmental inquiries from staff, contractors, consultants and public.
• Perform field inspections and investigations of sites related to environmental violations and soil permits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Public inquiries handling

Field inspections

Education

University Degree or Diploma in environmental studies

Job description

City of Surrey

Environmental Technologist

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

SCOPE

The Planning and Development Department is seeking a hardworking and self-motivated individual to join the Trees and Landscape Section as an Environmental Technologist. Working within the Trees & Landscape Environment Team, this is a technical position that is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of implementation of the City’s development application process for sensitive ecosystem development permit areas and associated urban forestry policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to interpret plans and technical reports, prepare and maintain records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 –Project (1 Year)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the review of environmental submission requirements to support permit issuance for buildings, developments, tree cutting and soil placement. Including but not limited to bird nesting surveys, stream classifications, condition and impact assessments, and invasive species management plans.
• Assists with the maintenance and updating of the watercourse classification mapping.
• Respond to environmental inquiries from staff, contractors, consultants and public.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of sites related to violations of environmental requirements and soil permits.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or Diploma from an institute of technology in an area of environmental studies.
• Minimum of two years work experience in project inspection, environmental monitoring, public education and instream field experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pay Grade: 25

• Step 1 – $46.89
• Step 2 (6 months) – $48.86
• Step 3 (18 months) – $50.90
• Step 4 (30 months) – $53.04

This Posting Closes on November 5, 2026.