ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES PROJECT SPECIALIST
Temporary Full-Time (12 Months)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local
community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it
continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and
recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is
built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Services Projects
Specialist to join the Environment team in our Engineering and Public Works
Department.
Working as part of the Environment team, the
successful incumbent will perform professional environmental work related to
the review and analysis of development applications to ensure compliance with
environmental legislation; the issuance of related permits, and site
inspections to verify compliance.
This work entails researching environmental
considerations related to land use and development; coordinating the review and
approval of applications through regulatory agencies; preparing and reviewing
technical reports; developing draft environmental regulations; and maintaining effective working
relationships with internal staff, environmental organizations, regulatory
agencies and other stakeholders. Work also includes planning
and conducting water quality sampling and reviewing and interpreting laboratory
data.
Minimum Qualifications
Among the required skills and knowledge needed are sound knowledge of
standard research methods and techniques and current trends and developments in
environmental land development. You will have considerable knowledge of the
legislation, policies, regulations, bylaws and objectives governing
environmental land use (e.g. Riparian Areas Protection Regulations, Migratory
Birds Regulations) and the ability to apply this knowledge in your day to day
work through the preparation of reports and recommendations on environmental
aspects of land use and development projects, programs and policies. You will
exercise sound, consistent judgement and problem solving, referring more
complex problems and policy matters to a superior who reviews work in terms of
professional services rendered. You will have the ability to perform
environmental planning, research and analytical tasks, and to communicate effectively
in oral and written form. You will also have the ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff, environmental groups,
internal and external contacts and authorities.
A BC Driver’s License is required.
Preferred
Qualifications
·
A degree in Environmental
Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering or other related
degree.
·
Considerable related
experience preferably in a resource or environmental management planning
setting.
·
Eligibility for registration
in a related professional association (e.g. Association of Professional Biologists of B.C.)
·
A background in Planning and
recent municipal experience are considered assets.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $51.87 - $61.29. The rate of
pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,
experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based
in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers
an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to
contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 7, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.