At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sustainable development by reviewing environmental submissions and conducting field inspections.
- Company: Join the City of Surrey, a leader in building vibrant communities through innovation.
- Benefits: Union position with job security and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to sustainability and community development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while advancing your career in a dynamic city.
- Qualifications: Degree or diploma in environmental studies and two years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
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.
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SCOPE
The Planning and Development Department is seeking a hardworking and self-motivated individual to join the Trees & 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.
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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