Environmental Protection Officer

(Replacement Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Planning, Development & Environmental Services Division is seeking a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Environmental Protection Officer. Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Protection, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out the administration of the District’s development permitting process for lands subject to coastal flood hazards, watercourses, and wildfire hazards;
• Implementing and coordinating environmental reviews of development projects involving such matters as sea level rise, wildfire hazard risk, impacts to and protection of coastal and freshwater riparian habitats, and construction environmental mitigation measures;
• Assisting in the development of District policies and standards for environmental projects and the review of related municipal bylaws, as well as the District’s tree permitting process;
• Investigating environmental incidences;
• Enforcing municipal bylaws related to watercourse protection and tree cutting;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with and providing information to a variety of internal and external contacts and stakeholders;
• Assisting in the review, evaluation, and understanding of background materials, reports, and GIS datasets pertaining to environmental matters;
• Assisting with the development and review of storm water management and erosion and sediment control plans for construction projects;
• Conducting on-site inspections; receiving, investigating, resolving inquiries and complaints from the general public and ensuring adherence to bylaws; and
• Performing other related duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess considerable knowledge regarding coastal and freshwater riparian habitats and environmental issues facing local government; the environmental methods, procedures, equipment, and instruments used; knowledge of the relevant Federal, Provincial, and Municipal legislation, regulations, and bylaws related to the work; the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.

The successful candidate: has a technology diploma or university degree in the area of biology, ecology, or environmental engineering plus 3-years field experience in environmental construction monitoring, fish and wildlife protection; is a member of or eligible for registration with the College of Applied Biologists (BC) or any other applied science or technology association dealing with environmental science; or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. A registered professional biologist designation is an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials. A current BC Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle is required.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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