MANAGER
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT
Temporary Full Time (15 - 16 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
The City of
Coquitlam is seeking a mission-driven Manager Environmental Education &
Enforcement who is passionate about environmental protection, engagement and
enforcement. The Manager Environmental
Education & Enforcement will develop and implement environmental projects
and education programs corporately and for the community that support corporate
sustainability goals and targets related to promoting water conservation, protecting watercourses, waste reduction, managing urban
wildlife and other environmental initiatives.
The Manager Environmental Education & Enforcement will also set
environmental standards and requirements for development applications, develop
and implement environmental monitoring and protection programs and initiatives
(e.g. water quality monitoring), and lead a team responsible for inspecting and
enforcing stream and drainage system protection regulations.
The
successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, strong written and
verbal communication, and a proven track record of developing successful
environmental engagement and enforcement programs, and developing strong
partnerships with a variety of key internal and external stakeholders including
schools, community groups and other levels of government (Conservation Officer
Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Metro Vancouver).
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary degree in Environmental Sciences or a related
discipline, or an equivalent combination of related education and
experience
- Valid professional designation or certificate in
the Province of BC in biology, environmental planning, engineering, or similar
discipline is desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years of related progressive
experience, preferably in a municipal government setting, and can demonstrate
the following skills and competencies:
- Extensive
experience in developing environmental engagement and behavioral change
programs;
- Experience
in environmental bylaw enforcement and developing enforcement strategies;
- Sound
knowledge of the principles, processes and practices related to corporate
and community policy development, environmental planning and federal and
provincial legislation;
- Considerable
experience in project management and budget management;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, including facilitation, collaboration, conflict
resolution and relationship building;
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills; and
- Demonstrated
leadership and management skills.
What We Offer:
This excluded position
has an annual salary range of $126,625 -
$142,435. 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 a flex day program. 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.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 11, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.