Senior Environmental Technologist

Cowichan Valley Regional District; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional district in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Environmental Technologist for the Recycling and Waste Management Division. The role involves assisting with technical and administrative tasks, preparing budgets, and coordinating facility development. Candidates should have a degree in environmental studies and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive hourly wages and benefits according to the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Flex time program

Work-From-Home consideration after probation

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of general experience in waste management and/or environmental programs.
• Experience in supervising personnel.
• WHMIS Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with technical and administrative tasks related to recycling and solid waste functions.
• Plan and coordinate various phases of facility development.
• Prepare annual departmental budgets.

Skills

Waste management experience

Environmental program knowledge

Presentation skills

Contract negotiation

Administrative skills

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in environmental studies, engineering, planning or related field

Tools

BC Drivers' Licence

Job description

General Information

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

A regular full time Senior Environmental Technologist position is available in the Recycling and Waste Management Division within the Operations Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Recycling & Waste Management Division, the Senior Environmental Technologist is responsible for closely assisting the Manager with a wide range of technical and administrative tasks related to the recycling and solid waste functions. Work includes planning, coordinating, and participating in various phases of facility development; identification of priority projects; preparation of annual departmental budgets; directing major reports and feasibility studies; and supporting the Manager in the ongoing workload related to the administering of the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in environmental studies, engineering, planning or related field, or an equivalent of appropriate post secondary education, training and experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of general experience in waste management and/or environmental programs, including experience in the supervision of personnel, or an equivalent amount of appropriate training and experience.
• Preferably extensive experience in written and verbal presentations, contract negotiations, administrative procedures, long-term planning, annual budget preparation, report generation, media relations, and targeted promotion and education campaigns preferably in a municipal setting.
• Possession of a valid BC Drivers' Licence
• WHMIS Certificate – provided by employer

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Hours of Work

The hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings andis eligible to participate in the flex time program. This position is also eligible for a partial Work-From-Home consideration after completion of a probationary period.

Salary

This unionized position (CUPE Local 358) has a salary range in three steps $52.88 - $54.47 - $56.08 per hour (2025 rates). Benefits are included as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to communicate their accommodation needs.